CELESTINE’s P O V

‘‘Olivia…’’ William finally made the decision to get involved. ‘‘I beg of you, do not become enraged... Why can't we discuss this matter in a calm and collected manner?’’

‘‘Calm and collected manner...?’’ she scoffed. ‘‘How are we even going to be able to discuss this in such a manner when your son is just as stubborn as you are? Take a good look at the woman your son adores and see what kind of person she is. Look at Leina! How much anguish has she been forced to endure!’’

Olivia's disposition was deteriorating, and she was becoming increasingly harsh in her tone. My husband's dad...