My Parents Chose a Birthday Dinner Over My Family’s Funeral—Then They Asked for Thirty Percent of the $18.7 Million Settlement

“So have other people,” David answered.

“Grief and a legal right to this recovery are not interchangeable.

Nor does a business deficit establish dependency on any of the deceased.”

Arthur’s gaze moved toward me.

“It is reasonable to help your family.”

“That is a different request,” I said.

Beatrice leaned forward.

“We don’t want a scene.”