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

smiled, chewing. “I was hungry.”

I tried to set rules. It felt absurd to have to do it, but I did it anyway. I sat her down at the dining table.

“Okay,” I said, forcing myself to speak calmly. “We need ground rules if you’re staying here. Clean up after yourself. Ask before you borrow things. Help with groceries. No loud noise during work hours. No friends continue reading …