My Nephew Threw My Purse in the Pool—By Morning, My Brother’s Car Was Gone

her car? Would you still hesitate?”

The image hit me hard. “No. I wouldn’t hesitate.”

“There’s your answer,” Ellie said. “Call them. And Nikki? This isn’t you being cruel. This is you finally refusing to be their doormat.”

After we hung up, I didn’t call immediately. Instead, I talked to Hannah.

“Did you notice anything at the restaurant?” I asked carefully.continue reading …