My father texted me, ‘To us, you’re already dead,’ and I only replied,

My mother came wearing pearls and a face full of medication. Michael came because he thought volume could replace innocence. Danielle came late, sunglasses on, refusing to sit beside anyone.

I had never seen my family look so expensive and so afraid at the same time.

My father spoke first.

“This has gone too far.”

Veronica opened her folder.

“I agree.”

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