At My Brother’s Housewarming, I Did The Work—But Wasn’t Invited To Brunch

at six.”

I surveyed the chaos. “You started setting up today?”

Ruby’s tone managed to make my question sound naive. “We had things to do.”

I didn’t argue. Arguing with them was like trying to convince water it should flow uphill. I set the sandwiches on the counter. “Eat something first.”

Liam glanced at them the way someone might acknowledge a suggestion continue reading …