They Thought My Beach House Was Foreclosed—I Let Them Believe It

If you’re comfortable, I’d like you to remain on the line while I call her. I’ll put it on speaker.”

I almost said no. It felt cruel. But then I remembered Jessica’s message: Finally buying Mara’s beach house. Mom’s reply: About time that place got put to good use.

I remembered how my stomach had flipped, how my hands had trembled.

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