The Hunts treated the sisters more like enemies than families.

“Here you are, my good grandson-in-law. Hurry up and do something about your wife. Serenity doesn’t know her manners. Without tough love from her parents, she hasn’t learned much about respect. I’m sure your family’s all about social graces since you’re an heir. You should divorce the uncultured girl.

“You better keep her on a tight leash if you want to stay with her. Hit her if she refuses to listen. You need to beat her into submission. Her grandmom used to be defiant, but I gave her a beating every day until she did everything I say.

“Serenity drenched my clothes. You might want to give me some money to get a change of clothes.”

The stoic air around Zachary gave Old Mr. Hunt the chills. Still, Old Mr. Hunt psyched himself up to put forth his opinion without shame.

Jasmine was tempted to whack the old man.

A grandfather like Old Mr. Hunt was unheard of.

She had a strong reason to doubt that Serenity’s father