Tainted Bloodline

Vance narrowed his eyes, fixing his gaze on Gareth. "No matter what secrets Mom's hiding, it won't affect my future happiness. My happiness depends on Tess—and her alone."

From now on, nothing and no one else could sway him anymore.

"Is that so?" Gareth chuckled. "So, you don't care if your mother has a mental illness?"

"So what if she does?" Vance shot back coldly. "Mom had a breakdown because of