I called Mom while I was shopping and asked, “Should I bring chocolate cake or apple pie for Christmas?” – Welcome

That sentence seemed to hurt him more than anything Caroline had ever said to me.

She saw it.

“Dad, I never said—”

Derek laughed bitterly.

“You said it constantly.”

“Shut up.”

“You told me your father would never let you fail.”

“Shut up!”

“You told me he’d eventually give you part of the family company.”

Richard spoke.

“There is no part of the company waiting continue reading …