My Family Opened A College Fund For Every Grandchild Except My Daughter. “She’ll Probably Just Get Married Anyway,” My Mother Said. They Invested $35,000 In My Brother’s Sons. I Remained Calm. Four Years Later, When Those Accounts Were Needed, They Found…

“We’ve opened college investment accounts for Mason and Owen. Thirty-five thousand each to start.”

Derek let out a low whistle. “Seriously?”

Walter nodded like a man unveiling a monument to himself.

“Boys need a real head start now.”

I waited. I honestly did. I gave them a full ten seconds to remember there was another grandchild at the table.

They didn’t.

I looked at my mother.

“And Lily?”

Margaret barely glanced at her. “Well, sweetheart, let’s be realistic.”

That word hit me harder than if she had raised her voice.

“Realistic how?” I asked.