Ch 17. Dinner and Movies
Author: Helen B.
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

After two glasses of wine, John Parker stood up. He had seen what he wanted.

“Another glass, Daddy?” Anne asked, looking up at him.

“No, I have guests today, and I can't keep them waiting. You know your mother doesn't let the maids set the table until I come. She knows that a man's place is at the head of the table. If the woman has the right man, of course, and not a puppy.”

He directed a glare at Simon, who was standing with his back to the wall. Neither Anne, nor her father had invited him to sit with them at the table.

Anne smiled. “Personally, I would say that the man's head should rather be on the table, but I think I understand what you mean.”

Simon winced, as that sounded like his wife would have preferred a decapitated husband. He could only stay and watch as they openly joked about him. He had to put up with them until he was in a position to exact his vengeance.

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