Page 4 — “You’re Confused.” The Oldest Con In The Book
Max stood up like he was a disappointed manager addressing a failing employee.
“Mom, the bank told us you blocked the transfers. Why?”
I didn’t answer that question.
I asked mine.
“Why wasn’t I invited to your wedding?”
Lena rolled her eyes like I’d brought up a minor inconvenience.
“Oh my God, you’re still on that?”
Max exhaled dramatically. “Mom, you’re being irrational. Cutting us off financially like this… it’s not normal. We think you’re confused.”
Confused.
It’s the word people use when they want to take something from you and need a moral excuse.
