Chapter 26 Caught in the Act

• Lana nodded. "Yes. Can't ever air the dirty laundry, can they? The lovers of this family's men will be settled in another country as they await the day of their delivery. However, Old Mr. Heathcliff loved her, so he took her back right after the boy was born, but then she tried to usurp the madam's place, and that enraged Old Mr. Heathcliff. She was sent abroad once again, but Old Mr. Heathcliff went along and stayed with her until she died. Only then did he come back."
• Angela felt her heart skip a beat. So, Wilhelmina was telling the truth. I bet Conrad won't bring me back to the country. He doesn't even like me. Guess I'm dying out there, then. A chilling sensation undulated over her back. I will not be taken abroad just to await my delivery day. Never.
• Lana heaved a sigh. "Old Mr. Heathcliff loves Mr. Christopher the most out of his sons, and he dislikes Mr. Conrad the most. It's because Mr. Conrad has always been the more aloof one and has never cozied up to Old Mr. Heathcliff. Old Mr. Heathcliff has been trying to change the family rules so kids from the branch families can be on par with direct descendants. That way, Mr. Christopher can be the heir, but alas, luck was not on his side. He fell ill and had no energy left to make the change."