Katherine had been navigating the cutthroat world of business for decades . She could see right through my flimsy excuse . She closed her eyes again , and when she opened them , the hard , sharp - edged matriarch was back . " Amelia , call him . If he still considers me his mother , he will get here , Immediately . " I checked the time . He should have dropped Rose off by now and be on his way back . I dialed his number . It rang twice before som- eone picked up . It wasn't Terence . It was Rose . " Well , well , if it isn't the old hag , " she sneered , " Can't you take a hint ? " " Put Terence on the phone , " I said evenly . " It's an emergency . " At that moment , Katherine motioned for me to put the phone on speaker . Her voice carried across the room . 12.37 Chapter 2 " Jules is in the shower , sweetie , " Rose cooed . " We were just trying out a few new things in bed . He couldn't get enough . What do you have that can compete with that , Amelia ? Take my advice : walk away before you humiliate yourself any further . " My jaw tightened . " I'll say it one more time . Put Terence on the phone . His mother needs to speak with him . " Rose let out a sly laugh . " Okay , I'll ask him for you . Let's see what he says . " We could hear her talking to Terence in the background . " Jules , darling , it's Amelia on the phone . Do you want to take it ? " There was a pause . Terence's voice came through , muffled , clearly thinking the call hadn't been answered yet . " Ignore it . I'll call her back later . I should probably head back now . " Rose's voice was a sugary drawl . " You're leaving already ? But we haven't tried this position yet . I hear it's incredible . " There was a thud , and then Terence's voice , tight with renewed desire . " You little temptress . You just can't get enough , can you ? I'm going to make sure you can't walk tomorrow . " Rose's voice was deliberately provocative . " But what if it's your mother ? What if she's dying and this is your last chance to see her ? " Terence's reply came between ragged breaths . " Don't be ridiculous . And even if it were her last moment , it could wait until after I'm done with you . Besides , if she dies , I inherit everything anyway . " The sounds that followed were unmistakable . I looked at Katherine's face , which had turned to stone , and quickly ended the call . This time , the betrayal had cut her to man - and to hear him words ... it the bone . To know that her son , while she lay in a hospital bed , was in bed with another wo- was unforgivable . Katherine was a woman of action . made her decision on the spot . She picked up her own phone and called her lawyer . " David , I'm changing my will I'm revok erence McMurray's inheritance rights . All of them . " After a brief but decisive conversation , she hung up . She looked at me , her eyes weary but clear . " You heard my decision . What are your plans ? " I met her gaze without flinching . " I've already told him I want a d In that moment , we weren't just mother and daughter - in - law . We were two generations of women , united by betrayal , but defined by our strength . Terence finally showed up the next afternoon . He put on a show of concern , rushing to Katherine's bedside . " Mom , how are you ? Are you okay ? I'm so sorry , I had an urgent crisis to deal with . You're not mad at me , are you ? " Katherine simply withdrew her hand from his . " No , Terence . I'm not mad . I know " That woman who almost killed me yesterday . What are you going to do about I knew this was his last chance . A final test . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!