The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

taxes.”

Ivy stopped moving. The tape in her hand felt heavy.

“She is my daughter, Donnie,” Tanya said, her voice sharp and defensive. “Of course she will help us. She has fifty thousand dollars coming. We just have to make sure she feels like she belongs with us.”

Ivy turned her silver ring around her finger, the metal digging into her skin. She looked continue reading …