*Lauren*

The next morning was our meeting with the insurance adjuster. I was still upset over the events of last evening, with Lucas’s total rejection of help from my family for his family. But I had to force myself not to think about that now because this was important to the resort's future.

Lucas’ outright denial for help from my family hurt but I didn’t have time to think about it anymore. My focus right now had to be on the adjuster who would be visiting us shortly. ...