Uninvited Desperation

Halfway through the meal, the doorbell rang.

Cleo set down her fork and got up to answer the door.

As soon as the door swung open, Miriam stormed in, ignoring everyone else. Her eyes locked onto Dominic, and the moment she confirmed he was there, she slapped Cleo hard across the face.

Miriam shouted, "Do you have any shame? On a day like this, you drag him here to keep you company? Are you serious