Not anymore.

“I am not keeping Lily away to punish you.”

Mom looked at me.

“I am keeping distance because I don’t trust you to choose her safety when it conflicts with Carla.”

That was the truth.

No insult required.

PART 45 — DAD’S PROPERTY OFFER

Arthur waited outside.

He offered me an interest in a small lake property if I dropped a civil claim for Lily’s medical costs.

I almost laughed.