Things Come to a Head
As David heard his mother go on a cruel rampage, he had a protective surge of rage. Before he could say anything that he would later regret, he gave Mildred a warning: go right away and don’t get in touch with them ever again, or else there would be legal repercussions.
The tone her son used surprised Mildred. However, she rushed out of the kitchen, quickly packed up everything she owned, and fled the house when she realized the Carters weren’t going to change their minds. She had obviously made up her mind.
