Stella whipped around to face Bertha.

For a split second, Bertha was startled.

This wasn’t the Stella she used to know.

“I know what you’re thinking. You’re just impressed because Ethan’s got money now. But don’t forget how he became rich!”

Bertha fell silent.

“It’s because he betrayed your daughter, married another woman, and became the son-in-law of a wealthy family—that’s how he got his ...