Warner is at the most delicate point of his career — don’t ruin his life over a tantrum.” I couldn’t help the laugh.

“Mom.

Do you truly think I’m still under the delusion that I need to protect him?” “What couple doesn’t have rough patches?” she pleaded, wringing her hands.

“And you have to understand — Renae and Warner have known each other since they were teenagers.

They have a lot of history together.” The moment it left her mouth she froze.

The air went out of the room.