Chapter 2

"Daddy, did Mommy follow us?"

Violet's voice was soft and almost a whisper. "Let me go talk to Victoria. I'm sure she just misunderstood."

On the phone, Victoria's reply was chilly, almost inhuman.

"That won't be necessary. There's no misunderstanding."

She slowly set down her phone and fixed her gaze on Yasmine in the driver's seat. "Drive."

When they returned to the house, Yasmine walked beside Victoria, quietly giving her a report.

"Ms. Marchand dated your husband for years. The two of them were so close, everyone thought they'd get married. But Ms. Marchand can't have children, so Mr. Langford's grandfather refused to approve the marriage. That's why—"

Yasmine trailed off, but Victoria smiled faintly.

"That's why he married me."

One daughter wasn't enough for the Langford family. Just last month, McNeil's father made it clear he expected a second child.

Another child?

Ha.

take her place in the family? This way, the next Mrs. Langford wouldn't even have to endure

a plan. What

Violet was diagnosed with stomach cancer three months ago. The doctors say she has

Victoria's breath caught.

what McNeil's grandfather

even got sick

The grandfather clock struck ten, its chimes echoing

the living room fireplace, but Victoria

a rush of icy air

Gwyneth came in. McNeil

did you show up at the amusement park today?" Gwyneth's cheeks were flushed

the midnight fireworks. It's Christmas,

right. It was Christmas-her

the snowflakes from her daughter's coat. Gwyneth turned away with

we're spending time with her. She's so nice to me—she buys me

a sick woman alone. You followed us, and now Ms. Marchand is upset. Dad's mad,

pouted, her big

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