Everyone froze. The woman who had always been gentle and composed was now striking with everything she had.
"If you ever insult my aunt again, next time it won't be your face I go after."
Agatha shrieked that I'd lost my mind and lunged at me. I sidestepped at the last second and she flew past, slamming face-first into the wall.
"You bitch!" Agatha howled, blood streaming from her nose as she clutched her face.
Frederick looked between the two of us, both burning with fury, and realized nothing he said would make a difference. He grabbed Agatha and hauled her away.
I looked down at my stinging palm, and for the first time in a long time, something inside me unclenched.
The test results finally came back. The doctor's hesitant expression made my blood run cold.
They'd found a tumor. Aunt Harriet needed surgery immediately. The success rate was high, but the cost was staggering.
She must have known for a while. She hadn't wanted to burden me, and that was why she'd let it go this long.
I agreed without a second thought. But when I tried to swipe my card, the system flagged it for verification. I had no choice but to call Frederick and explain the situation.