They Won $85 Million And Kicked Me Out—Then I Asked One Question

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When Ava started talking in full sentences, Belle coached her to call me “Miss Lorraine” instead of Grandma.

“‘Grandma’ sounds old-fashioned and heavy,” Belle said, stirring her almond milk latte at the breakfast bar like we were discussing something trivial. “Miss Lorraine is younger, more modern, more polite. Don’t you think, Ava?”

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