This is sobering! Shows the effect of bitterness, resentment and unforgiveness can have on a person, family and even generations yet unborn. It's a terrible way to live.
On second thought, this happens almost everywhere. For instance, an ethnic group having a beef against another because of bad stories passed down over the years.
You captured the prompt beautifully in this story. I just kept reading on, wishing I could get to the bottom of the McCready issue and probably the end of the story. Nicely done! 🙂🍀