She gritted her teeth and kicked Ivan right in the groin.

Ivan instantly dropped to his knees, his face turning gray.

"Save the kneeling for church, Mr. Hawk," Andrew said as he walked in, glancing at Ivan.

A vein pulsed at Ivan's temple. He thought he might throw up but struggled to stand up instead and managed to say to Caroline, "Carol, calm down." Then, gasping, he left, walking past Andrew.

After he was gone, Andrew strolled to the couch and sat down, putting his ...