Bitter Inheritance

Vincent couldn't take it anymore. He slammed the table and cleared his throat.

“Can everyone here please do me a favor by bearing with one another since it's my birthday today?”

He looked at Declan pleadingly as he spoke.

Declan lifted his eyes and hummed in agreement.

Everyone else followed Declan's lead and kept their heads down for the rest of the meal.

Fiona had it worst.

Dinner ended peaceful