They Tried to Take Her House Until the Attorney Opened the Folder

the efficiency of the cruelty.

Because her father still said nothing.

Brooke wrapped both hands around her cold mug so they would not see them shake.

Something hot rose in her throat.

For one ugly second, she pictured throwing the coffee across the table.

She pictured the mug breaking.

She pictured her mother finally looking as startled as she deserved to continue reading …