Chapter 71. Taking a Stand

“No!” Sandy’s indignant squeal echoed off the walls of the dining room. “You cannot be serious.”

“I am serious,” Merlin shrugged. “I was always so wrapped up in business and work I forgot to appreciate the woman who was my wife. I might be too late to save the marriage but I’m not too stupid to admit I was wrong, and I should have done better. Your talent is a gift, Liesl. Not that it matters to you, but I’m proud of you.”

“Thanks Merlin.”

“You bitch!” Sandy squealed. “Can you not let me have anything?”

“What the hell are you talking about now?” Fred cut in. “Nothing about today was supposed to be about you. This was Gran’s unveiling.”

“No. It was supposed to be about burying the hatchet with me.”

“You would have to actually be sorry for the shit you pulled in order for Liesl to accept the apology. An apology I might add you never gave her.”

“I don’t owe her an apology. She owes me. She cut me off like I was a gangrene foot.”

“Gangrene