They assume everything just takes care of itself.

They never see the utility bills.”

She moved to the far end of the island and wiped the brass sink fixtures.

She buffed the faucet until the metal gleamed.

“The yearly property tax bill is four thousand two hundred dollars,” Melissa said.

“Landscaping is another three hundred a month.

Brandon works incredibly hard just to keep the lights on for all of us.”

“Brandon’s always been busy,” I said.