The Final Appraisal at the Lake House Before the Family Reckoning

Diane acting superior. Mark acting wounded. You keeping secrets.”

“You believe I’m keeping secrets?”

She sat on the edge of the leather chair.

“Aren’t you?”

“Yes.”

Her eyes shone.

Claire had inherited Elaine’s eyes.

That had made it harder to say no to her.

For years, I mistook resemblance for trustworthiness.

“I’m the only one who calls just to ask how you’re continue reading …