Chapter 104

"Of course," Preston said, his tone shifting. "But... the wedding isn't for another two months. The main thing is, you know how expensive getting married is. We need money for a car, a house, the wedding, the reception-it all costs a fortune."

Now Mrs. Dashiell understood. "You're here for money?"

"Mom, don't say it like that," the woman chimed in. "Kieron is your grandson, too. You should chip in. It's not like we're just asking for a handout."

Disappointment washed over Mrs. Dashiell's face. She slapped her empty pockets. "Do I look like I have any money?"

"Mom, you're back with the Lambert family now. How could you not have money? You've worked for them your whole life. Borrowing a little from them should be easy enough, right?"

His words sent a tremor of rage through Mrs. Dashiell. She pointed a trembling finger at them. "Are... are you even human?" she stammered. "You're so useless you can't even pay for your own son's wedding, so you come after me, an old woman? After how you've treated me all these years? How dare you even show your faces?"

Preston's patience wore thin. "How did I treat you? You told us you had no money, but you seem to be doing just fine now, aren't you? How did you survive if you were so broke?" he shot back. "I think you've been a servant for the Lamberts for so long you've forgotten who your son is. You've forgotten you're even a person!"