I Arrived at My Beach House to Find It Under Construction. By Morning, They Were Knocking at 6 a.m.

is my inheritance. Why not start enjoying it now?”

When you’re gone. As if he was just waiting for me to die so he could take what was mine. As if my life was just an obstacle between him and his plans.

“Get out of my room,” I said quietly.

“Mom, just be reasonable—”

“Get out now.”

He left without closing the door. I closed and locked it behind him.

I barely continue reading …