Emily shook her head. Her brows furrowed slightly. "Because of that, I hope the letter is not true. I hope Grandma is a good person who never breaks the law.”

“But if Grandma did commit a crime, we still have to report her, Emily. We must not hide crimes.”

Louis' whisper made Melanie's blood boil even more. Dropping her fists on the table one more time, she stood up.

"If you don't want me to get two apartments, fine! There's no need to accuse me carelessly, let alone threaten me with ...