Her Way
“She stiffened at her asshole brother’s question and didn’t answer immediately. When she did the tension in her voice was clear.
“I assume by ‘real job’ you’re referring to the position as your admin assistant? No, thanks,” she said curtly.
“So you plan to continue living off family funds and not working?”
Now, Will did turn. Mark stared Emma down, a frown marring his face. She took another bite and lifted one shoulder.
“You’re being completely ridiculous and irresponsible,” Mark bit out.
“How?”... she asked quietly. “I invested the money Grandmother left me, and am living comfortably. I don’t see how that affects you at all.”
“The rest of us work hard at our jobs while you take advantage of your situation,” Tom jumped into the argument. “You’re setting a poor example for the kids, Emma. They’ll get the impression it’s okay to do nothing and expect everything in return. You act as though you’re too good to do any work, yet you’re ‘living comfortably’.”MoreLess
“I assume by ‘real job’ you’re referring to the position as your admin assistant? No, thanks,” she said curtly.
“So you plan to continue living off family funds and not working?”
Now, Will did turn. Mark stared Emma down, a frown marring his face. She took another bite and lifted one shoulder.
“You’re being completely ridiculous and irresponsible,” Mark bit out.
“How?”... she asked quietly. “I invested the money Grandmother left me, and am living comfortably. I don’t see how that affects you at all.”
“The rest of us work hard at our jobs while you take advantage of your situation,” Tom jumped into the argument. “You’re setting a poor example for the kids, Emma. They’ll get the impression it’s okay to do nothing and expect everything in return. You act as though you’re too good to do any work, yet you’re ‘living comfortably’.”MoreLess
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