My Apartment Burned Down. My Parents Said, “Not Our Problem.” Then the Fire Investigator Called.

the crazy one, she meant. Make sure everyone sees poor, unstable Evelyn before she can say anything damaging.

“I’ll be there,” I said.

“Really?” She couldn’t quite hide her surprise. “That’s wonderful, sweetheart. It’ll be so good for you to be around family.”

I hung up and immediately called Marcus. “Don’t confront her,” he warned. “We need more time.continue reading …