The Final Appraisal at the Lake House Before the Family Reckoning

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“Tom is a liability.”

“That’s cruel.”

“It’s true.”

There was silence.

Then Diane said, softer, “I know about the condo.”

Claire began to cry.

“Please don’t.”

“I don’t want to use it.”

“Then don’t.”

“But Mark will. If he finds out before Sunday, he’ll bury you.”

Claire whispered, “Why are you doing this?”

“Because I’m trying to keep this family from falling into continue reading …