My parents forbade me from celebrating my 18th birthday because my sister didn’t feel special enough. So I moved out that night. A year later, their golden girl saw how successful I’d become, and her jealous meltdown shattered the family.

come home for Thanksgiving.”

“I have other plans.”

Ashley’s smile faltered. “Oh. Well, she’ll be sad to hear that. Your parents are throwing her this huge Thanksgiving celebration. They rented out that fancy restaurant on Fifth Street. The whole family is coming.”

Of course they were. Another party for Bethany. Another opportunity to shower her with attention continue reading …