The door slammed behind Mr de la Croix the moment he got inside. Darien's mom got startled and she could already tell that her husband wouldn't be bringing any good news.
"Dear, how was it? Did they take the money? Did they promise that they would leave the island?"
"No, they are simply a bunch of stupid people. The parents couldn't even decide for their daughter. I don't know how to stop this wedding anymore." He flopped down to the sofa as if he was so tired like had been on a long sacrificial walk. "I don't know how to explain this to Graciella anymore."
"So, will we give that money back to Graciella? I don't want that money to add up our debt."