“So,” I said quietly.

“You did know I was sending money.” “Of course I knew!” “Then where is it, Mom?” “I used it for the family!” “She is the family,” I said, and pointed at my daughter.

Chapter 16 — She Is the Family

“So is Ryan!” Evelyn shot back.

“So is this house!” And Ryan stood up, his face red.

“Mom,” he said, his voice tight.

“Did my condo down payment come from Maya’s food money?” “Not all of it!” she yelled.