"Kevin, my reputation is ruined because of her! Everyone's calling me a shameless homewrecker who destroyed our parents' wedding!"

"She's had Dad by her side her whole life, shares in the company, and a husband as accomplished as you. I have nothing. If I'm going to be pointed at and whispered about for the rest of my life, I'd rather just die!"

Kevin lunged to grab her.

"Christina, don't be rash!"

His eyes blazed as they cut toward me. A cold smile curved his lips.

"Fern. Do you really think the body that was cremated that day... was your mother?"