The moment Seth finished speaking, Theodore Quinn, who had been silent until now, spoke up. "Seth is right. This is a family dinner, and it's inappropriate for an outsider to be present. Mrs. Cheney, please see Miss Shelby out."
His voice carried the unquestionable authority of the head of the Quinn Family.
Sienna Hale's heart ached for Autumn Shelby, but she also felt it wasn't right to leave Clara Grant, the official daughter-in-law, on the sidelines for so long. She wiped away her tears and managed to force an awkward smile at her.
"Clara, you... please, sit down. What would you like to drink? I'll have the staff get it for you."
Clara Grant, who had just managed to hold back her tears, instinctively looked up when she heard them. Her eyes, still glistening with moisture, were filled with astonishment.
