The Final Appraisal at the Lake House Before the Family Reckoning

head.

Her voice was calm.

“Diane. Mark. Claire. You are Harrison’s children, and because of that, I have tried to treat you with patience. But this house is my legal home. Your behavior this weekend has made it clear that you cannot stay here respectfully.”

Diane’s lips parted.

Mark stared.

Claire looked down.

Ruth continued.

“You have twenty-four hours to continue reading …