Riches in Ruins
Once I had packed, I printed out a photo of Xander I’d taken and left it on my nightstand.
That night, they didn’t come home, so I was alone again. I tried calling Dad one last time, but no one picked up.
Meanwhile, the Halloways handed out bonuses to their employees at Marvel Corp. Some people had even posted on social media about the company benefits they received, with the lowest valued at five hundred dollars.
There were photos of my parents on stage, with Mom in full makeup and Dad in a suit, holding a glass of wine, while Xander stood below them, surrounded by admirers.