My parents decided they would sell my country house to buy my pregnant sister an apartment. Mom said she deserved her own space, and everyone acted like I had no say.

night, she looked less angry and more ashamed.

“Did Grandma really write you a letter?”

“Yes.”

“What did it say?”

I looked at the folder in my hands.

“That she was proud of me for staying when everyone else left.”

Claire lowered her eyes.

They left without another word.

A month later, Mom called and asked if we could talk. I told her we could, but not about continue reading …