Jessica and her sister rushed to help Alex to restrain their dad. However, Alex's next utterance made them freeze on the spot.
"Enough of your hypocrisy, Greg. It disgusts me." Alex forced his father into the nearest seat while towering over him like a grim reaper.
"If you think she is evil..." Alex pointed at Matilda without breaking eye contact with his dad. "...then you are worse than evil."
"Alex!" All three of his sisters chorused in unison.
Each of them was flabbergasted by Alex's chilly gaze and his hateful statement. They were also surprised to hear Alex address Greg directly by his name. This was something Alex never did even when he was angry.
Alex ignored his sister's judgemental glares as he ordered Matilda to tell her story.
"My name is Matilda Woods. Twenty-two years ago, I worked as a maid for Mrs Genevieve Silk."
"My mum?" Jessica asked in disbelief.
