Chapter 3

I hauled my suitcase to Tina's family's factory, ready to make some cash over the summer working with her.

During that time, my mother blocked me everywhere.

But my father transferred 1,500 dollars to me and sent me a message. [Take care of yourself out there. Once things cool off, come back and make things right with your mom.]

I didn't use the money or reply. Later, I scrolled through my feed and saw Linda had just posted something new. She wore a white princess dress and a pearl necklace, enjoying a fancy dinner with my parents.

Her caption read:…