My Sister Moved Strangers Into My House

I called.”

Ethan pointed at my face.

“This house was offered to Lauren.”

“No, it wasn’t.”

“Your mom said it was understood.”

“My mother doesn’t own a doormat in this house, let alone the house.”

Mom made this wounded little sound behind me.

“Claire, don’t speak about me like that.”

I turned.

“Then stop lying where I can hear you.”

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