[She very pointedly chooses to take another big bite rather than answer that. Just ... Just give her a second because her initial response would make the situation even worse, and she knows it.
If being family ever stopped horrible shit from happening then she wouldn't be in this situation. She can't rely on just 'family', thank you very much.]
Ahh, I guess that is how it works.
[Let's be frank, there isn't a smooth way to answer or diffuse this so she owns up to how stilted it is.] Sorry, some of this is difficult to get used to.
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If being family ever stopped horrible shit from happening then she wouldn't be in this situation. She can't rely on just 'family', thank you very much.]
Ahh, I guess that is how it works.
[Let's be frank, there isn't a smooth way to answer or diffuse this so she owns up to how stilted it is.] Sorry, some of this is difficult to get used to.