At My Parents’ Anniversary Party, One Insult—and One Letter—Changed Everything

favorite, to write Emma off as destined for a ‘simple’ life.”

Rachel shot to her feet, her chair scraping loudly. “Victoria, this isn’t the time for this,” she snapped. “You’re ruining their party.”

“When is the time?” I asked. “After you’ve collected your inheritance? After Emma spends her entire childhood thinking she’s worthless because the people continue reading …