The Boardroom Went Quiet When My Mother’s Phone Rang

I’m apparently not really family.”

Nobody answered immediately.

My aunt quietly looked down.

Jennifer adjusted her notes.

Derek shifted uncomfortably before forcing a smile.

Mom’s expression cooled.

“I never said that.”

“Not today,” I replied calmly.

Richard leaned forward.

The same patient tone he usually reserved for employees whose opinions he wanted to continue reading …