38 A Year For A Lifetime

 Delaney cleared her throat and forced herself to stand tall, "Actually Violet I would like to discuss the marriage contract itself."

 Green eyes narrowed on her, "What is there to discuss dear? The details were worked out long ago between your parents, my husband, and myself. There's nothing else that needs to be worked out with the contract at this point."

 "Well," Delaney met her gaze, taking the challenge head-on, "I want to discuss breaking the contract."

 It was as if the room actually dropped in temperature.

 "What on earth are you talking about?" Violet demanded sharply.

 "I don't think this contract is fair given recent...developments. I don't think we should be forced to uphold it."

 Violet glared at her, "And what developments, pray tell, are you referring to?"

 "Mother," Vincent snapped in annoyance.