Mom laughed and said, “You’re not part of this family.” I raised my glass and replied, “Perfect. Then don’t ask for money.” Her face fell. Dad looked stunned.

so the property would “stay with the next generation.”

Everyone applauded except me.

I put my fork down. “Are you really giving Tyler the cabin when the mortgage on this house is still behind and Dad’s rehab bills from last year haven’t been paid?”

Rachel’s smile faded. Tyler rolled his eyes. Denise folded her napkin with slow, deliberate precision.

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