thresholds, my savings acted as the safety net.
For ten years, I believed I was helping my family survive.
They had quietly turned my financial stability into the foundation beneath Kayla’s “success.”
I asked the only question that mattered.
“How long?”
Daniel checked the file.
“The first document was executed six years ago.”
Six years.
I remembered that year.
Kayla launched her wellness brand from Mom and Dad’s garage.
Everyone called her brave.
Mom threw a launch party.
Dad gave a speech about entrepreneurship.
I gave Kayla $12,000 for
