When Family Started Taking $1,300 From My Paycheck Every Month Without Permission

her in the kitchen one afternoon while she scrolled on her phone. She looked completely unbothered, as if nothing in the world could possibly affect her.

“Daria,” I said, keeping my voice as steady as I could manage, “why are you taking $1,300 from my paycheck every month?”

She didn’t even bother looking up from her screen.

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