The Real Fool is Me

The loud slap still rang in Preston’s ears as he stood stiff, his cheek burning red.

“I already told you, didn’t I?” Victoria’s voice cut like glass. “Stop chasing that lowly woman! Preston, where did I go wrong in raising you? How the hell did you grow up into such a fool?”

Preston’s jaw clenched. “Mother—”

“Don’t you dare speak!” Victoria snapped, her finger jabbing toward his chest. “Maeve Harl