The Final Appraisal at the Lake House Before the Family Reckoning

consultations. Credit line payments. And other family support.”

Mark grabbed his packet.

Diane opened hers with shaking fingers.

Claire whispered, “Oh no.”

Mr. Ellis said, “These are not presented tonight as debts for collection.”

Diane looked up quickly.

“They’re not?”

“No.”

She exhaled.

“They are presented as context.”

Mark flipped pages.

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