My parents forced me to cook and clean all weekend for my sister’s party with 50 guests.

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Her eyes filled again. “Dad said if Victor pulls out of the MedSupply project, Carter & Sons could lose the expansion deal. He already ordered materials. He already hired crews.”

I almost admired her honesty. She had not come because Mom was crying. She came because Dad’s money was suddenly in danger.

“Then Dad should speak carefully,” I said.

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