When Ethan said that, Margaret's fuse blew.

"What's this 'little simpleton' stuff? Show some manners! My Vivi ain't no dummy! And why the heck would she go with you? What's your deal with her? You were engaged to Yolanda, not my Vivi!"

Margaret's voice was shaking as she pulled on Vivian. "Vivi, don't listen to him. Let's go home with Granny."

Caught between Margaret tugging her left hand and Ethan not letting go of her right,

Vivian felt like she was being pulled ...