"He's correct. Honey, should I ever anger you, your judgment shall be mine to accept."

How had he given in so quickly?

She recalled the incident when Brylee hurled sulfuric acid at her and Brian's face had darkened with rage after Barlow had come to her rescue.

He'd even issued a stark warning, threatening to keep her away from Barlow or else he'd ensure Barlow stayed in the hospital indefinitely.

But now...