when you used my name to frighten your mother.”
Michael rubbed his forehead.
“Mom, come home.
We can sort this out privately.”
“You blocked my number.”
“I was angry.”
“You were angry because I spent my own money.”
Laura finally looked up.
“We thought you were punishing us.”
“I asked all four of you to have dinner with me before I left.
None of you came.”
Susan’s mouth tightened.
“You chose a trip over your grandchildren.”
“No.
I chose one year for myself after giving you nearly seven decades.”
Richard held up a document.
“Mom signed financial authority over to me.
This entire conversation proves she doesn’t remember.”
“I remember signing permission for you to pay my electricity bill after my surgery.”
“That form covered all financial matters.”
“You told me it was temporary.”
“You should have read it.”
Mira leaned into view.
“Thank you, Richard.”
“For what?”
“For admitting
