At a Backyard Barbecue, Her Husband Burned Her Hand on the Grill—But the Security Camera and What She Reached for Next Changed Everything.
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Chapter 14 - CYNTHIA’S MONEY
Cynthia had a reason beyond maternal loyalty.
Her house secured part of Ivan’s business debt.
$280,000 home-equity line.
She had agreed voluntarily two years earlier.
Then Parker Outdoor used most of it.
If the company failed, Cynthia’s retirement was at risk.
Suddenly her behavior became clearer.
Not justified.
Clearer.
She needed my house added because the lender would refinance higher-cost debt and release some pressure against hers.
She had been telling herself:
Megan has equity.
Megan is young.
Megan can rebuild.
I am sixty-three.
Again:
Who can handle loss?
May you like
Assign it to them.
The arithmetic of entitlement.
