Chapter 28

"You don't need to help out. You're one of the hostesses of the Frank family," James said, turning to Delilah. "Wendy isn't a helper. You ordering her around at home is one thing, but doing it in front of all these guests? Do you want people thinking I married a maid instead of a wife?" Delilah was momentarily stunned, a flicker of surprise flashing across her eyes. "You—" Wendy let out a short laugh, drawing their attention. Delilah, clearly annoyed by James' words, redirected her frustration toward Wendy. She frowned. "What are you laughing at?" "Oh, nothing. I'll go check on Grandpa." Wendy smiled faintly, but the sarcasm in her eyes was unmistakable. From the day she married into the Frank family, Delilah had never treated her kindly. She constantly criticized Wendy for being useless to the Frank family—a mere doctor who knew nothing about business and could offer no help to James. Every time they returned to Frank Manor, Delilah would treat her like a maid. Wendy had tole