Thea had no other choice.

At this point, all she could do was fork over the money and get this over with.

Since this money came from someone else originally, she did not feel as horrible about letting it go.

Gladys calmed down when Thea gave in to their badgering.

She sighed, “Thank you, Thea.”

Turning towards David, she addressed him sternly. “From today onwards, you’re not allowed to leave the house without my permission.”

“Yes, of course.”

David knew he had no choice but to agre