Grandpa Sampton, unable to contain his rage, bellowed at Julie Sampton, "Jane Sampson has never fought nor snatched anything away, yet you still want to ruin everything for her. Julie, do you have any conscience left?"
It was precisely because both elders knew all too well that the house had enjoyed its current good days at the expense of Jane's grievances and sacrifices that they had always favored her, thinking to themselves, if only they could love her a little more, make up to her a little more.
But now, the actions of Julie had made it clear to the elderly couple that this family had been twisted at its very foundation.
They could stand to see Jane wronged for a while, but they could not bear the thought of their beloved granddaughter suffering for a lifetime.
Jane Sampson owed this home nothing anymore.
