Ryan whispered, “What is she talking about?”
Marisol looked at me first, silently checking whether I was prepared.
I nodded.
She turned the page so everyone could see the details of Mom’s trust.
“Four years ago,” Marisol said, “your mother left a separate life insurance trust for Claire. Not for the family. Not for shared expenses. For Claire alone.”
Dad erupted. “Your mother wanted all of you taken care of.”
“No,” I said. “Mom wanted me protected from you.”
Ryan looked toward Dad. “You said Mom left everything to you.”
Dad remained silent.