My Sister Mocked Me in Front of Everyone but What Happened Next Shattered Their Perfect Image

down like a small white flag of surrender that I refused to claim.

“Okay,” I said, and was surprised to find my voice calm. “I’ll go.”

Brooke’s smile sharpened at the corners, satisfied. She thought she had won something.

I smoothed the navy fabric of my dress down over my ribs. I had chosen it that morning because it felt more like armor than clothing.continue reading …