I had spent the week preparing.
Not because I’d already made my decision, but because I wanted us to understand every realistic option before making one.
“I want us to make a good decision,” I told them. “And I think a good decision requires more information than we currently have.”
Derek shrugged.
“The information seems pretty simple. The house is worth around three hundred and forty thousand dollars. Split three ways, that’s more than a hundred thousand each.”
“It is significant,” I agreed. “But before we decide to sell, I want us to consider every option.”
Amber nodded with interest.
Derek remained cautious.
During the previous week, I’d met with a property manager, spoken to a rental market specialist, reviewed comparable listings in Dad’s neighborhood, and even consulted two additional estate attorneys—not because I doubted Gerald, but because I wanted a complete picture.
Then I laid everything out.
