“You’re right.”

The admission did not erase years of criticism.

Evelyn had called Iris controlling whenever she refused Priscilla money.

She had praised Garrett for keeping the family together while Iris paid the bills and absorbed the tension.

An apology, even a sincere one, could not automatically undo the damage.

“I’m sorry,” Evelyn said.

“I should have listened.”

Iris looked out at the courtyard where a string of colored lights hung between two balconies.