"You didn't need to follow me, Victor. Someone has to be inside with Rose," Madeline said, rushing to wipe her tears before Victor could see them. "I only need a moment alone."
"My mother knows she is on thin ice. One more word out of her and I will have her leave. Look at me, Madeline. Do not hide your tears from me," Victor said, standing behind his wife to wait for her to face him.
"Twenty-one years have gone by and she still thinks I am playing a trick on this family. It is not that I keep secrets from her. She gets upset and tries to argue before I can fully explain. I have decided to endure it since I did ruin your life," Madeline said, knowing she greatly messed up.
"You have never once ruined my life-"
