My Sister Texted the Family Chat: “Don’t Come to Mom’s Birthday. We’re Sick of Your Family.” So I…

Cancel Reservation.

A warning popped up: Non-refundable deposit. Last-minute cancellation fee may apply.

I confirmed anyway.

Next was the bakery. The cake was already in progress. I clicked cancel. Another warning. Another fee.

Confirm.

Then the floral and decoration portal. I logged in and removed my card. It asked for updated payment information. I hit continue reading …