My Parents Doubled My Rent So My Unemployed Sister Could Move In, So I Moved Out and Took Everything

eyes guarded.

By week four, they were arguing about textures and lighting, mocking my choice of wall sconces like they belonged there.

It was perfect.

One night after class, I stayed behind to wipe tables and finalize supply orders. The building was quiet except for the hum of the heater. The high windows reflected the room back at me like a mirror.

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