The Final Appraisal at the Lake House Before the Family Reckoning

each of my children.

“You helped me believe that.”

Mark looked away.

Claire wept.

Diane’s eyes filled, but she held herself rigid.

“I am sorry,” I said. “For raising you to think security and love were the same thing. For giving too easily. For making money the language of apology. For letting this house become a prize instead of a home.”

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