crying.
Real tears this time.
“We’re your parents.”
“And I wanted parents.”
That silenced her.
“I wanted you in the audience today. Not because I’m worth billions. Because I’m your daughter.”
Vanessa lowered her eyes.
For once, she had nothing sarcastic to say.
I picked up my folder.
“You chose Europe.”
I headed for the door.
Mom called after me.
“Can we fix this?”
I stopped.
“Maybe.”
Hope crossed her face.
“But not with my money.”
Six months later, Bennett Construction downsized dramatically. Dad sold the oversized house, two luxury
