Chapter 163: Esther, Alluring

Dad always sat in the same spot. Smiling, Alex took the seat across from his dad, while Mom settled in next to him. Rory poured the wine, grinning as he moved around the table. "Rory, call your wife over. We're all family here; she ought to help with the serving," Mom said. There was a tremor in her voice that Alex didn't notice. "Sure. She's changing into the dress Alex just bought her." Rory laughed and headed toward the bedroom. "Alex, you haven't even gotten your first paycheck yet, and you're...