“Your Brother Deserves It,” My Father Said — They Gave Him Everything

Three months’ salary and her company car.”

“That’s it?” I found my voice. “Fifteen years and I get three months’ pay while Ryan gets everything?”

“Your brother deserves it,” Dad said. “He’s a Patterson man. The company should stay with the family name.”

“I’m a Patterson too.”

“Until you marry,” Dad said. “Besides, Ryan has a vision for the company’s future.continue reading …