The Final Appraisal at the Lake House Before the Family Reckoning

eyes.

“You’re welcome.”

Diane approached next.

“I don’t expect forgiveness today,” she said.

Ruth said, “Good.”

Diane gave a watery laugh.

Ruth added, “But I accept your apology from last night.”

Diane nodded.

“That is more than I deserve.”

“It is not about deserving,” Ruth said. “It is about what we do next.”

Mark stood awkwardly near the door.

Finally, he walked continue reading …