Unspoken Shame

The atmosphere in the car was suffocating, and Roland finally couldn't hold it in anymore.

He said, "Damn it, what the hell is Conrad trying to pull? He's spent years keeping you away, sending people after you, and now, out of nowhere, he just gives up everything in the Vance family and has your mom all over you.

"That bastard knows you still have feelings for Cleo, doesn't he? He's pulling this s