“Keeping up a house this big means everyone has to chip in for the monthly upkeep,” Melissa said.

“You’re only one person, but you still take up room.”

“I live in the guest apartment over the garage,” I said.

“It’s on the same property,” Melissa said.

“It runs off the same water line.

It runs off the same electrical grid.

You’re enjoying the perks of the estate while Brandon covers the carrying costs.”

She straightened her gold bracelets once more.