Boston Mother Cancels Twenty Two Million Dollar Wedding Gift After Morning Betrayal
“After all, we have several important family matters to conclude before the week ends,” I said.
Avery adjusted his glasses, his eyes remaining fixed on the empty chair at the end of the table.
“We have a great deal of paperwork to review tonight,” Avery said, his slow, deep voice filling the quiet room.
“I have brought the necessary ledgers and the authorization forms from the bank,” he added.
“Excellent,” Thomas said, reaching for his wine glass.
“Let’s get the boring legal parts out of the way so we can enjoy the rest of the evening,” Thomas added.
“My sister and Michael have a very busy schedule tomorrow, and we don’t want to drag this out,” Thomas said.
The silence returned, heavier this time, as Mrs. Gable cleared the soup bowls and brought out the main course.
The roast duck was carved into perfect slices, arranged on the heirloom china my mother had left me.
“We had hoped to discuss the final details of the trust before the main course,” Victoria said, setting her fork down with a soft click.
