“Mom is an old woman, and she doesn’t use the internet. There was no way she would have known the consequences ” Paige squeezed out the words after a long pause.

Stella turned to look at Paige. “And what about you? Don’t you know too? Why didn’t you tell her?”

Once again, Paige was turned speechless by Stella’s sharp retort.

“Paige, let me ask you some questions. How did you know that I bought a house? And who advised you pressure me on the ...