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“I know you’re trying to preserve a house that has been swallowing your family alive for a hundred years.”
Daniel took a step toward him.
Ruth stood.
“Enough,” she said.
Daniel stopped.
Her voice was quiet, but there was no softness in it.
She looked at Henry.
“You don’t get to come here after eighteen years and speak to him like you know what carrying this family has cost.”
Henry nodded.
“You’re right.”
Then Ruth looked at Daniel.
“And you don’t get to make him your father because it’s easier than admitting you’re scared.”
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Daniel stared at her.
It hurt because it was true enough to be cruel.
