One day before my brother’s wedding, he demanded my penthouse and told me to move into a rental home. – Welcome

Christmas would be easier without you.”

“Yes.”

“And you agreed.”

Her eyes filled.

“Yes.”

“Then you told everyone I had plans.”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

She finally looked at me.

“Because it was easier than admitting we’d decided not to invite you.”

That was the first time she’d said it so plainly.

“I thought it was one night,” she continued. “I thought we’d have one easy continue reading …