Tainted Canvas

Valerie withdrew her hand and took two steps back. She looked at Veda with the same seriousness as she had just observed the painting, "I haven't studied it, but I can tell that there is something wrong with this painting."

"Valerie!" Veda was already sullen. "Yes, I have some past with the Sinclair family before, but now I know your relationship and don't want to entangle any more. If you hate me