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The words landed heavily. I thought of our Easter card. You’ve always been able to take care of yourselves. Families were apparently talented at pretending many things. Opal continued. “Walter …

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Nate looked at me. I shook my head once. Ron continued. “Maybe sixty.” Nate’s expression hardened. “You just called it a dump.” “It is.” “Then who pays sixty thousand for …

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Her brother disappeared through the kitchen doorway. Nate was already reaching for his keys. I grabbed my coat. Ron moved in front of us. “Don’t go there.” Nate stopped. “Move.” …

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