Desperate Measures
“The specialist says it could make all the difference to Daddy—that it might even cure him permanently. But it's expensive, and it's in America, and we just don't have that kind of money.' Philippa Roscoe leaned forward, her hazel eyes fixed pleadingly on her former stepmother's unresponsive face. 'Monica, you're the only one I can turn to. Help us—please!' 'It's quite impossible.' Lady Underhay shook her head with finality. 'I haven't access to unlimited funds, Philippa, and I certainly can't a...sk Lennox for money to go to my ex-husband.' She flushed, looking self-conscious. 'He's always been—a little jealous of Gavin.' 'They were business partners once.' 'But that was some time ago. And anyway, Lennox feels the board was more than generous when Gavin left—deserted them in that absurd way to go off and paint.' Monica's lips became set. 'Deserted me, as well.' You were the one who left! Philippa wanted to cry out. You were the one who wouldn't risk your lifestyle to let Daddy fulfil his dream.MoreLess
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