My Daughter Got A House. My Niece Asked Why She Didn't.

Synopsis

As a wedding gift for my daughter, Maggie, I buy her a house outright with cash. My niece, Emily Lane, who's lived under my roof for the last nine years, is right there. She watches me sign the papers, seeing the whole transaction go down. Her eyes start to well up, but those aren't tears of happiness for her cousin. That is the glint of pure envy. When we get back to the house, she is waiting, blocking the doorway with a pale face. "Aunt Linda," she snaps. "Did you forget something?" "My wedding fund," she clarifies, her tone turning sharp. "How much have you put away for me?" I am speechless.