I Canceled the Money While They Were Still Watching the Ball Drop

wouldn’t be so obvious.

Kelly shoved her hands into her coat pockets.

“Mom’s telling everyone you’re punishing Melissa for being sick.”

“Sick with what?”

Kelly made a face. “Being Melissa, I guess.”

I laughed despite myself.

Kelly didn’t.

Then she said the sentence that changed the whole shape of the week.

“She isn’t behind on rent.”

I stopped.

“What?”

“She told continue reading …