expecting proof that Melissa had taken advantage of Mom.
Instead, I had discovered that Mom had quietly been planning for both daughters all along.
“I don’t want $137,500,” I said.
Mom smiled gently.
“I know.”
“That isn’t why I’m angry.”
“I know that too.”
Then I looked at Melissa.
“Did you know?”
“Know what?”
“That Mom considers all this part of what you would eventually inherit?”
Melissa didn’t answer.
“Melissa.”
“Yes.”
My anger returned instantly.
“You knew?”
“Mom told me.”
“So you knew she had already given you more
