A Surprising Message
The text message I found hinted at a weekend getaway, giving me the perfect opportunity to gather more information. If my stepmother and her mysterious friend were planning to leave, it would be my chance to search more thoroughly. The thought of what they might be up to churned in my mind, but I was determined to use their absence to uncover the truth behind the missing allowance.
A Surprising Message
Digging Deeper
With my stepmother distracted, I became bolder in exploring her belongings. Her handbag, carelessly left in the living room, caught my attention first. Inside, I found receipts from luxurious hotels, each more extravagant than the last, painting a picture of indulgence that didn’t align with our family’s situation. Every receipt revealed a secret she never intended for me to uncover.
Digging Deeper
