No One Came to My Husband’s Funeral. They Were All at My Sister’s Engagement Party.

mother looked taken aback. “Cassandra, we’re here to check on you. Of course we’ve been concerned.”

“So concerned that none of you came to Bobby’s funeral.”

An uncomfortable silence fell. My father cleared his throat. “That was unfortunate. Car trouble, as your mother explained.”

“Don’t,” I interrupted. “Don’t insult me with more lies.”

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