I Was Uninvited From Christmas by the Man Living in My House

decided to keep Christmas small this year.”

“Just immediate family.”

“We’re trying to avoid unnecessary drama.”

“Hope you understand.”

I read the text twice.

Then typed one word.

Understood.

Nothing more.

Across the table, my chief financial officer noticed I’d stopped paying attention.

“Everything alright?”

I turned my phone face down.

“Family.”

She nodded and continue reading …