A Risky Affair by Iris Bolling

Author:Iris Bolling [Bolling, Iris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Siris Austin Entertainment LLC

Chapter 14

The state psychiatric hospital had been the home of Leanne Trent since she was committed for the attempted murder of Sapphire Lassiter. Deep down, Lauren had known there was something off with her mother, even as a small child. There were long periods of time when her mother was the best. Then there would be an argument, a loud one between her mother and father. When those happened, a dark period would follow. Her mother would disappear from their lives for months at a time. When her mother was on trial, Lauren made the connection to her mother’s depression bouts with the pregnancies of mothers to his bastard children.

“You’re clear to go,” the guard behind the glass stated.

The gate opened and Lauren was guided into the private visitation room. Lauren took a deep breath then entered the room.

“Hello, Mother.”

Her hazel eyes looked up and the smile Lauren loved so much appeared. “Hello, Lauren. How are you?”

Lauren smiled. This was a good day. For a moment she saw the mother who had combed her hair, had tea parties with her, and made oatmeal cookies in the kitchen. She loved that mother. Then she remembered the day her brother came to her home. She was a happily married woman, until the day her father and mother had been arrested. The months that led up to the trial were horrible times for her and Lawrence. Her mother was found guilty, her father was killed in an explosion, the company suffered from the bad public relations and her husband left her. In her estimation, it was time for others to suffer. Then and only then could she go on with her life. If that meant her mother was going to have to have an hour or two of discomfort, so be it. Lauren knew once she asked her questions it would take her mother back into a dark place that would take the facility personnel months to recover.

“I’m not well, Mother,” Lauren replied. “I need your help to get better.”

Her mother nodded. “You have questions about your father.”

Lauren sat in the chair across from her mother. “These people are trying to take our inheritance. Lawrence’s mind is on keeping the business going. He is not fighting these paternity cases like he should. I need to know a few details about father’s escapades.”

“What do you need to know?”

Her mother’s clarity was surprising. Lauren’s hopes soared. “How many children did Father have outside of your marriage?”

“Seven,” Leanne answered as she sat back. “For a minute I thought you came to see me because you cared. You are your father’s child. This is about you and your happiness. Since I am trying to purge your father and his sins from my soul, ask your questions. Make them good, Lauren. I will not do this again.”

“Very well.” Lauren nodded. “Did anyone else know about the women you paid off?”

“I had given your father two beautiful children and control of a thriving business. But it wasn’t enough. I believe he resented my family’s fortune, but he needed it.

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