I spent weeks in the hospital fighting for my life, and my family never came once. Not my mother, not my father, not my sister. One month later, my mom texted asking for $12,000 for my sister’s bridal dress.

ring.”

Her hands shook as she pulled it off. For the first time, I noticed how loose it was, as if even the diamond had been waiting for a chance to escape.

She dropped it into his palm.

Lorraine placed one hand on her son’s shoulder. “We’re leaving.”

Nathan looked at me. “Send me your attorney’s contact. I’ll make sure the venue cooperates.”

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