At some point, one must take the blinders and love-colored glasses off to see what's truly in front of them. My mother used to say in her one-liner that "if evil is in you, it's got to bubble to the top. You can't help it."

Yes, she realized that even given their riches, theirs wasn't a family she wanted to be a part of. I applaud her too. Thanks so much for your visit @kemmyb and read of my story. Much appreciated. Take care.