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The separation papers sat unsigned for weeks.My mother never signed them. I never went back.Through a younger cousin, I heard what happened next.My father came home and got into a screaming match with Brian. He said he wanted a divorce, that he was going to marry the woman from the salon.Brian refused, so they fought. My mother tried to break it up and ended up getting punched, too.All three of them landed in the hospital before spending the night at the police station.Paulene went back to her parents and filed for divorce. She also sued my father for the money from the jewelry.During that time, my mother called me again and again.I didn't answer once.Brian's fists hurt. She knew that now.A week later, I walked out of work and saw her standing under a streetlight.She stepped forward awkwardly, wearing that careful, ingratiating smile she used to reserve for Brian and Paulene."Still angry?" she asked softly. "Mom knows she was wrong. Come home. I made a whole din
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My mother cried, as if she were the victim."I was scared you'd look down on me. If you two found out I had no money, you would've thrown me out already."Paulene shot a quick glance at the relatives, then snapped at her. "Stop talking nonsense. You're making it sound like I mistreated you."The relatives started whispering again. This time, it wasn't about me."She's always been muddle-headed. Now, she's offended both her children. What kind of life is she going to have?""No matter how much you favor your son, you can't treat your daughter like that.""So Nala didn't steal the jewelry, after all."I ignored them.The officers said the amount involved qualified for a case. They asked if I wanted to press charges.Before I could answer, my mother blurted out, "No, we're not pressing charges! Nala, it was Paulene's jewelry. You don't have the right to decide."Paulene's face had gone pale, but she also insisted on not filing.I stopped the officers from leaving and turned bac
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Ignoring the judgmental stares from the relatives, I took my phone back from my mother and called the police.They arrived quickly.Right there in front of Brian and Paulene, I pulled up the transfer record of 60 thousand dollars. The note clearly read, "Brian's engagement gift."Brian stared at the screen, then looked at my mother."Mom, what's going on? You told me that was your retirement savings."My mother covered her face and cried.I let out a short laugh."Her retirement savings? She's already poured everything into you. What retirement savings?"I paid for your engagement gift. And on your wedding day, when Paulene suddenly refused to step out of the car unless she got another ten thousand for her wedding gift, Mom dragged me aside and groveled in front of me. She forced me to take out an online loan for you."I'm still paying it off every month."I showed the officers my loan records. The borrowing date matched the date of Brian's wedding exactly.Meanwhile, my mot
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Early the next morning, my mother called.Her voice was hoarse, as if she had cried all night."Nala… I did everything you asked. Can you come home?"I let out a slow breath.Maybe this didn't have to end in something irreversible after all.I was wrong.The moment I walked in, the living room was packed with my aunts, uncles, and cousins.My mother sat on the couch. Brian and Paulene sat across from her.My father was nowhere to be seen.Whatever relief I had felt vanished instantly.I looked at my mother. "What is this?"She wouldn't meet my eyes.Brian let out a cold laugh."You think you're so capable, right? Forcing Mom to admit she stole the jewelry. Forcing her to say you paid for the engagement gift. I called the relatives over so they can see how you treat your own mother."Paulene chimed in."Nala, honestly, at first, I just wanted to correct you so you wouldn't go down the wrong path. But I didn't expect you to treat your mom like this. If you grovel and apolo
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My mother said to me, "You've always been a good girl. Can't you just do this for me?"I looked at her, searching her face for even a trace of love meant for me.There was none.There was only anxiety, pleading, and guilt, all for Brian.After a long silence, I took a deep breath and spoke as calmly as I could."If you want me to cooperate, fine. Then tell me why Brian had no idea the engagement gift came from me."My mother hesitated. "I was protecting you. If Brian knew you had money, he might've asked to borrow some."I laughed softly."And knowing you have money stops him from asking? Didn't Paulene just say everything you have belongs to her future son?"Mom, where did your money come from? Other than what I gave you, the only thing you have is the bank card I let you use."Did you really promise my money to Paulene?""No." She stood up unsteadily, still avoiding my eyes. "Why would I give away your money? Stop overthinking. You're my daughter. What's yours is mine. As
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The doctor finished examining my mother and found nothing wrong with her.Paulene didn't want to stay at the hospital and left early, leaving just the two of us sitting there in silence.I sighed. "You're my mom. Can you just tell me the truth for once?"She pouted and started crying again. "So you're disappointed I'm fine? You'd only be satisfied if something actually happened to me? Nala, I'm begging you. Just admit it, okay? What's the worst that could happen?"What was the worst?I already knew. I would never be able to hold my head up around Paulene again.I could practically see the way she would look at me from now on, like I was trash she accidentally stepped on.But the money for my brother Brian's engagement gift and the money Paulene used for her jewelry had both come from me.So how did I end up being the thief?I stayed silent.My mother wiped her tears and stood up. "Fine. If you won't admit it, I will. I won't let this family fall apart. If Brian and Paulene th
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