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“The costs, honey!
For the trip!”
Total: $6,950.
“You want me to pay for THIS?” I whispered. My hands were trembling so hard I almost dropped the paper.
Cynthia leaned back, arms crossed, looking pleased. “Of course!
You don’t work, Lauren. Derek and I covered the expenses. You’ll just reimburse it.
If you don’t have the money now, think of it as a loan. Borrow from your parents.”
I couldn’t breathe or think.
“You’re insane,” I snapped. “I was stuck with three kids in the worst seats while you two lived it up, and now you want me to reimburse?”
“You should be grateful I stepped in.
That’s when something inside me finally snapped. Derek wasn’t just weak; he was complicit.
And Cynthia wasn’t just difficult; she was cruel.
Neither would ever respect me unless I took control.
I smiled at her, calm as ice. “I’ll take care of it.”
She looked satisfied, completely unaware she’d just made the biggest mistake of her life.
After she left, I sat down and started planning.
Karma needed a little push, and I was more than happy to provide it.
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