HER MOTHER SOLD HER “BROKEN” LAPTOP FOR $500

made the regional science fair, and you couldn’t come because Darrell had a game?”

She blinked. “That was years ago.”

“You said the trophies could go on my shelf because mine had more room. They were his trophies.” I wasn’t crying. I want to be clear about that. My voice was completely flat. “I’ve spent my whole life being the one whose stuff doesn’t continue reading …