“Why did she leave?”

“She wanted to move away to pursue a career in high-end art restoration.

Her father believed it was an impractical pursuit and wanted her to stay.

Naturally, bitter arguments broke out within the family.”

“Was a disagreement over a career choice really enough to erase her from the family entirely?” I asked, stunned.

“No, that was not the end of it,” Samantha said, taking a breath.

“Rose returned home several years later, desperately asking the family for financial assistance.