Chapter 5

So every time I asked, "Why is the money gone so fast?" Andrew would shrug and say, "That's life. Everyday expenses add up."

Whenever I asked, "When will we finally save enough for a down payment?" he'd reply, "Almost there, just need to tighten our belts for another year."

And every time, Emma would chime in, "Don't fuss over food and clothes when you're young. Tough it out for a few years, and things will get better."

Andrew and Emma kept it from me for five whole years.

That night, I didn't confront Andrew.

I didn't cry, either.

After washing…