Chapter 47: Compensation

Marilyn flinched. She forced herself to stay composed and said, "Mom, this is my business." "I'm your mother. What is there I can't know?" Melinda began to make a scene. She hugged the boxes as if they were her baby and shot Marilyn a withering, exasperated look. "You just can't get over Luciano. That's why you won't accept these gifts. You're being a fool!" "Could Luciano earn you these things? With such a golden opportunity right in front of you, what are you waiting for?" "Mom, you've got...