Although it was evident to Boden that Allen must have done this for Anthony's sake, he could still plainly sense Allen's respect when he talked to Maria.

Was this the nature of the relationship between the Wilson and Pattison families?

Boden felt really shocked yet confused!

He distinctly recalled that the two families appeared to have a vicious competition. How did the younger generation now become friends?

“Well, I ended my relationship with Anthony." This was the third time Maria had said this tonight.