Even after the divorce, Emily became what her relatives quietly relied on the most — their safety net. Every month, she sent her parents $1,575 to help cover bills and daily expenses, telling herself it was temporary support.
What she didn’t realize at first was that “temporary” had turned into a permanent obligation no one ever planned to release her from.
The real financial pressure, however, came from her younger sister Kate. Kate had always been the favorite child, protected and excused no matter how many reckless decisions she made.
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