Chapter 557

Hanson was silenced by Vincent's greeting. He was well aware of his foul tendencies, and he knew how badly he had treated Layla during their years together. He dared not answer to "Uncle Hanson", as Vincent had so casually called him. "Come in," was the awkward response he settled for, beckoning Vincent into the apartment. He never expected one of the Hoopers to show up more than 20 years after Layla's passing. Only then did Hanson understand why Queenie and Joey hadn't tried to pick a fight with him this time and why they had been so calm while talking about Layla. They had known he wouldn't dare lay a finger on them while Vincent was here. Seething, Hanson made plans to punish the sisters after Vincent and Joshua left. How audacious of them to invite outsiders into the family apartment to pick on him! "Uncle Hanson, I got you a small gift for New Year's. It's nothing fancy," Vincent said as he handed the gift to Stacy. "I was hoping we could talk while I'm here. Just the two of u