Chapter 45

Initially, they thought that Shannon's statements were entirely ridiculous. No one expected her claims to be true after all. That certainly explained the outrageous and illogical things she said earlier. They didn't actually believe it was possible to switch two people's fates. They merely thought the Grays were an eccentric family who bought into such superstitions. Francis sensed that something was amiss, so he quickly took Sheila by the arm and tried to leave. Though his expression was dark, he said, "Sheila, are you having one of your hysterics again? Why are you saying such nonsense?" He turned to the guests and apologized, saying, "My wife has a bit of hysteria. When she gets emotional, she often ends up going into hysterics. I'll take her home now." Francis tried to frame Sheila's outburst as merely a bout of hysterics. He wanted to take her out of there right away, but the younger Jensen men quickly blocked his path. Hector sneered before saying, "Why are you in such a rus