I Took Back Everything They Called “Ours”

everybody forgot.”

Forgot.

Almost a year.

I peeled the smaller packet open.

Inside was one sheet of yellow stationery from Grandma’s old desk, her handwriting slanted and shaky but still hers.

Claire,

If this reached you late, that means your mother did what I thought she’d do.

So I’ll be plain.

The money is not for Cheryl.

It’s not for Madison either.

I left continue reading …