Chapter 4

Once the crowd dispersed, I stood in my empty, unfinished house with mixed feelings.

It was already dark by the time I settled everything here.

I planned to stay back in my hometown with my parents for the night.

After I got in the car, I took out my phone.

The family group chat was exploding with messages.

Grace had posted a long essay in the group called "To My Ungrateful Niece."

In the message, she described herself as a selfless and patient elder who only wanted the best for her family.

She accused me of humiliating her in public,…