My Mother's Love Is a Lottery I Always Lose
When Mom's eyes paused at my bedroom door, I hurriedly explained myself as if I'd just been caught red-handed.
"I didn't mean to die on purpose, Mom! I'm also sorry for making a mess in the house. I'm sorry, Mom, I promise that I…"
I trailed off sadly before adding, "I can't clean up after myself anymore. I… I'm dead now…"
Mom stood at my closed bedroom door, speaking in a nonchalant tone.
"How dare you not come out to greet me after knowing that I'd come back? You think you're all grown up now, don't you? You've got a fine temper now, don't you? Is that how you behave with your mother now?