“Mom, Hudson and I wish you good health, long life and endless wealth.” She then pulled Hudson down to kneel and offer respect.
Without a word, Hudson kept his eyes fixed on me. I smiled faintly and moved forward.
“Raline, you’ve got the wrong person. Your husband is standing right here.”
Raline’s face turned red and she angrily said, “My older sister isn’t here. I’m standing in for her to wish Mom a happy birthday with Hudson. Don’t interrupt.”
In my head, I counted quietly, one, two, three…
Just as Raline was about to hold Hudson’s arm again to offer her wishes, a loud voice came from the doorway. “Raline, let go of his hand! Who told you to hold my husband’s arm?”
All the guests turned toward the entrance. There stood Raline’s older sister, Audrey Leighton, who had once run away from home.
Right away, cameras started flashing, all focused on Audrey.
Audrey, angry and tense, rushed at Raline and slapped her hard “Raline, you dared to seduce your brother-in-law while I was gone! Do you have no shame?”
