During dinner on Friday, Lorraine casually announced that she and Patricia had decided to remain in Boston for approximately two months.
She explained that additional dental treatment might be necessary and claimed Ethan had agreed to help them arrange repairs at Lorraine’s house while they were staying nearby.
I looked directly at my husband.
“That is completely different from the seven-day arrangement we discussed before they arrived.”
Ethan continued eating before responding.
“They are my family, Caroline, and allowing them to stay for another couple of months is hardly an unbearable sacrifice.”
I placed my fork beside my plate.
“I am not agreeing to that arrangement.”
Patricia laughed.
“Why would anybody need your permission when this condominium belongs to Ethan?”
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