"Don't! Don't get it into your head that this is in any way your fault! You cannot be responsible for the twisted thoughts inside someone else's head." Catherine growled. "The fact that she is suing you for an outrageous amount of money after she abandoned you proves her true motivation is greed!"

Ashley was nodding emphatically and was giving him a stern look.

He nodded to Catherine and Ashley and saw smiles return to their faces.

The session went on for another hour, Catherine finally relaxing enough to mention her sadness at losing someone because of the impossible distances. She glanced guiltily at Ben as a twinge went through him...