Melissa had sent a message complaining about Ava’s attitude toward the move.

Her text read, I already explained your new budget rules to her.

What exactly are you telling Ava about Claire’s role in the family right now?

She needs to believe Claire is the reason the budget is strict.

I stared at the black ink on the white printer paper.

Daniel had replied, Just let me handle Ava.

I’ll make sure she understands whose fault it is when I have to say no to her requests.

I placed the green folder on the workbench.