Chapter 3

I looked at my mom's face, twisted with anger, and just felt so tired. None of the arguing or explaining mattered anymore.

In this family, just being here, I felt like a mistake.

I stayed silent and took out my phone.

Mom watched me with a look of satisfaction, as if she was seeing her child finally learn to behave.

The notification chimed, and I stared as my account balance instantly dropped to zero. It felt like whatever strength I had left was sucked right out of me.

Mom took her card back, a smug smile spreading across her face.…