Flights Are $1,450 Each,” My Mom Said. 

face.

“Honey, you’re here. We were so worried.”

“No, you weren’t,” I said, my voice flat. I walked to the coffee table and placed the envelope on it.

Spencer was there, slouched on the couch, his face pale. He saw the envelope and his eyes widened in panic.

“What is that?” my father asked, looking between us.

“That,” I said, looking directly at my mother,continue reading …