My parents forced me to stay home to feed the dog and water the plants while the whole family went on vacation. When I asked why, my sister said, “That’s your role in this house.”

cried. Then she defended him. Then she blamed stress. Then she blamed money. Then she blamed me for leaving without telling anyone.

That was the last call I answered.

Vanessa sent one text.

I was scared too.

I stared at it for a long time before replying.

But you were never chosen as the sacrifice.

She did not text again.

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