Emily.”
Mother’s face turned bright red.
“Clara, you have no right to interfere!”
Aunt Clara met her gaze.
“I bought that vehicle for Emily. You had no right to give it away.”
Dad slammed his hand onto the table.
“We’re her parents!”
“And she’s an adult,” Clara replied.
Everyone fell silent.
Then Mother’s phone rang.
It was Jason.
She answered immediately.
“Your aunt is being ridiculous. Just stay where you are.”
Clara held out her hand.
“Give me the phone.”
Mother refused.
Clara turned toward me.
“Emily, show me the
