“Everyone’s attention is on them, showering them with compliments,” Sharon Lindt added, feeling her mood improving as she looked over to the family of four.

Wilson Batton also turned to gaze at them as he began to smile. “Yes, they all look particularly radiant today, especially Xyla and our grandchildren. They look wonderful.”

Sharon and Wilson acted like their adoring fans.

She nodded, and then several wealthy housewives gathered next to her and began to speak—

“Hey, Sharon. How do you st