They Said I Was A Burden And Asked Me To Leave Then I Bought The Building They Rented

with better manners.

Chad appeared behind her, keys in hand. “I can give you a ride if you need one.”

The kindness in his voice was worse than the dismissal. Like he was doing me a favor. Like I should be grateful for the courtesy of being chauffeured to my own exile.

“I’ll manage.”

I loaded the suitcases into my car. Amanda watched from the doorway but continue reading …