“I’m not playing favorites, Anna,” I said, trying to maintain composure. “This isn’t about favoritism. It’s about respect. Respect for Kate’s privacy and boundaries. We all deserve that, don’t we?”
Anna’s expression was unreadable, a mix of indignation and perhaps, beneath it all, a flicker of understanding. But the tension in the room was palpable. Sophie and Mia stood in the hallway, eyes wide, clearly having heard the escalating argument. It wasn’t exactly the family bonding moment I had envisioned when Kate moved in.
