Eric, Cheryl’s husband, mumbled something in response, but her words seared into my mind like a brand: The money. It made no sense to me at the time, but I’d soon uncover the truth when karma paid me a visit on my sixteenth birthday.
By the time my special day rolled around, I’d long since given up on expecting much. Still, a small part of me harbored a glimmer of hope that my aunt might at least acknowledge it. Instead, I descended the stairs to find Maddie unwrapping a sleek, silver MacBook!
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“Oh my goodness! Thank you so much, Mom!” Maddie shrieked, flinging her arms around Cheryl.