Marvin glanced at Enid, then at Alex. Enid looked straight at Alex before saying to her niece, “Dr. Levitt must have misunderstood your relationship with Alex. He thinks you don’t accept his feelings because of Alex, doesn’t he?

“Because Alex is more handsome than he is, comes from a better family, is very capable, and is earning more money than he is, too. He can’t compare to him, so he’s placed all the blame for your not loving him on Alex.”

Sheila laughed awkwardly as she looked at Alex bef