The Final Appraisal at the Lake House Before the Family Reckoning

at something he had said himself.

“Stable is a heavy word.”

Diane lowered her voice.

“He has debt. Serious debt. He won’t tell you because pride is his whole personality, but I know. He refinanced his house twice.”

“How do you know?”

She looked away.

“People talk.”

“People?”

“Family.”

Meaning she had called his ex-wife.

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