I paid my parents’ utility bills for a year — $6,000. At family dinner, my mom said, “You could do more if you weren’t so selfish.”

Connor smirked.

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“Yeah, Liv. Must be nice having all that extra cash.”

I looked at him. “You’re twenty-nine and live rent-free.”

His grin disappeared.

Mom snapped, “Don’t attack your brother.” Mother-daughterjewelry

I gave a soft laugh.

Of course.

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He could bleed them dry.

I could keep the lights on.

But I was the selfish one.

I picked up my wineglass.

Everyone’s eyes moved to me.

I raised it slightly and said, “You’ll feel that selfishness when the lights go out.”

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Mom’s smile vanished. Mother-daughterjewelry

Dad finally lifted his head.

“What does that mean?”

“It means I’m done paying.”

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Mom blinked as if I had struck her. Mother-daughterjewelry

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