I Raised My Brother’s Triplet Daughters for 22 Years—At Their College Graduation, They Called Their Father’s Name and I Fell to My Knees

Claire changed majors again. Pretending not to panic.

Sadie says she’s fine. Usually means ask again tomorrow.

Then:

I don’t know whether they still need this notebook. Maybe I do.

I put it back in the kitchen drawer.

Forgot it.

They did not.

PART 33 — THEIR FINAL YEAR

Something changed.

Phone calls ended when I entered rooms.