The Final Appraisal at the Lake House Before the Family Reckoning

back from the table.

“I need air.”

She ran upstairs instead.

Diane followed her.

Mark stayed behind.

His eyes moved from me to Ruth to the silver candlesticks.

“You’re making a mistake.”

“I have made many,” I said. “This is not one of them.”

“You think she loves you?”

“I know she does.”

“Convenient.”

Ruth let go of my hand and stood.

“I will clear the plates.”

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