Back to the Past, I Gave Them a Future
It was like she had been waiting for me, because the second she saw me, she started mocking me with that fake, syrupy tone.
"Bella, it's already New Year's Eve and you're just getting home. You must've made quite a bit of money these past months. I wonder how much money you're giving Mom this year."
My mother frowned, trying to smooth things over. "It doesn't matter if she gives one or not, as long as you both come home for the New Year, that's enough.
"Bella, you've been gone almost a year now. Is there anything you've been craving? I'll cook it for you right away."