Where did you get that ring

in the house. Margaret had a security system installed that afternoon. Officer Price informed my children they were not permitted inside without my consent.

Diane cried then. Not soft tears of regret. Angry tears.

“This is our childhood home.”

I looked at her. “It was mine first.”

“You would keep us out?”

“You put me out.”

She flinched.

Good.

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