Chapter 17

Sean said just then, “Don’t bother with that bonehead, Helen–it’s been a long day, and you must be tired. I’ve booked us a VIP room at the hotel, so why don’t you and your mom get some rest?”

“Yeah, of course–I’m so tired.” Gina promptly agreed to it and started to pull Helen along. “Let’s go,

dear.”

Helen stood still, however. “Mom, no.”

She knew very well what Sean wanted, but she was not ready to start a new relationship now.

Gina shot Frank a look. “What do you mean, no? There’s no husband waiting for you at home. Why

bother?”

Seeing his chance, Sean promptly pressed his advantage. “That’s right, Helen. We could also chat about the agreement tonight.”

Though Frank appeared neutral as he stood nearby, his words were filled with anger. “Word of advice, Helen–go home.”

ago, and he had to watch her

you brat!” Sean growled through

look of contempt too. “Helen can go wherever she wants! You don’t get to tell her what to do!”

phone started ringing, and she

to the wails

Helen, my hand…”

wrong?” Helen asked in

beat me up… broke my hand… I’m at the hospital

be

her son’s voice and promptly asked, “What happened to

Peter and broke his hand,” Helen said anxiously. “He’s at the hospital. We have to

you waiting for?!

now only cared about getting to the hospital and did not even bother to tell Helen to

his breath, fuming

to appear concerned. “I’m coming too, Helen.”

and they all left the banquet hall, leaving

since he

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