ALEXANDER

After my driver had dropped Rubby at the hospital, I called my mother to inform her of the recent developments.

I stood by the window with my phone pressed to my ear as my mother spoke.

"You've got nothing to fear, even if the board is already divided, I'm sure there are still good board members with conscience. "Your father's hands are tied, or so it seems, but I trust you would do well."

I exhaled deeply, rubbing the bridge of my nose, while my heart pounded ...