Stabbed by My Sister, Denied by My Mom
They called it compassionate leave for grieving families, but in truth, the case had too many loose ends, and her staying would tarnish the station's reputation.
She was now jobless, with a deadbeat daughter gaming all day and mooching off her. I'd handed over my entire paycheck before. Without that income, they were struggling.
After a fierce internal battle, Linda decided to lay it bare. "Things are tighter now. Try to spend less. I'm not asking you to get a job, but at least be frugal."