Shattered Illusions

"This is a family matter between Hazel and the Ashford families. It has nothing to do with you or me, and we have no right to judge the Ashford family. Hazel's been indebted to them for twenty years, and it's only fair that she pays them back. Come on, Ronan, quit acting like the good guy here. Hazel isn't even here to see it."

Declan brushed Ronan off, feeling nothing but contempt for him.

'Serio