The dining hall went as silent as a graveyard and cold air seeped between the Lawson's family as if a ghost had visited them.

The news caught everyone by surprise. It was utterly unexpected. Nobody could remark, everyone just stared at each other, waiting for the first person to comment on the news Calhoun gave to them.

Lily and her husband exchanged looks, deep down they dreaded this day. They had been pushing their sons to get married since Calhoun seemed to hate the mere mention of the ...