Chapter 6 - Margaret Rejects Her Son With Cool Unshakable Dignity
“A warning? Did Liam give me a warning before he struck me across the face at my own granddaughter’s—excuse me, birthday dinner?” Margaret asked.
Daniel’s face flushed a deep, uncomfortable red as he shifted his weight uncomfortably across the expensive Persian rug.
“He’s just a ten-year-old kid throwing a minor tantrum, Mom! You’re blowing a simple family disagreement completely out of proportion!” Daniel argued.
“And you laughed, Daniel. Your wife told me to hit him back if I dared,” Margaret reminded him, her voice remaining steady and cold.
“We were just joking around! You have no sense of humor when it comes to the boy!” Daniel snapped defensively, crossing his arms.
“I have plenty of sense. Enough sense to realize I have spent three years financing two ungrateful adults who view my bank account as their birthright,” she said.
“You can’t do this to us! We have social obligations! We have a lifestyle to maintain!” Daniel shouted, losing his temper completely.
“I can do whatever I choose with my own hard-earned money, Daniel. And as of last night, your allowance has officially expired,” she stated flatly.
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“You’re going to call the bank right now and reverse this, or you won’t see your grandson ever again,” Daniel threatened bitterly.
“Door’s right behind you, Daniel. I suggest you use it before I have security escort you off the property,” Margaret replied, picking up her teacup.
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