Olivia didn’t get asked anymore. She got assigned.
And Lydia didn’t treat it like a favor.
She treated it like a duty Olivia owed her.
I bit my tongue longer than I’m proud of.
Because everyone loves pretending a family problem will solve itself if you ignore it hard enough.
Then, three weeks ago, Olivia’s school bus was in an accident.
Not catastrophic — but serious.
Olivia fractured her collarbone and tore muscles in her shoulder.
The doctor’s instructions were simple and strict:
- No lifting
- No strain
- Rest
- Pain medication as directed
That same week, Scott left for a four-day work trip.
He assumed Lydia would step up.
Lydia decided Olivia needed to “learn responsibility.”
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