When Love Turns Deadly
However, my parents cashed in Aria's life for ninety thousand dollars and would not spare a cent for her memory.
Since Dad loved to manipulate Mom, hurting my sister and me in the process, it was time he experienced a bit of manipulation himself.
Without warning, he struck me across the cheek. "You still have the nerve to talk? I told you to get rid of her picture, and you disobeyed."
I touched my stinging face, fighting back tears, and set my plan into motion. "Dad, after all that throwing up and the runs, you must be starving, right? I'll whip up some noodles for you."