Spring Migration
Lori was in real, actual danger, but it was easy to convince herself she was not.
two
Christmas at my house!
not good
they
This is how they get you
meant
“Are you okay? Do you need money?” Lori waited for her to ask about the money, her money. The money she had paid her own mortgage company.
house
had
My daughter is a big shot at a bankMy other daughter is a big shot in New York City
mom
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