Mom Called Me Damaged at My Sister’s Baby Shower

appeared beside us.

“Elara has her little job,” Mother announced to the guests nearby. “At the museum, is it?”

“Gallery,” I said. “I own it.”

“Yes, yes. A shop.”

The room chuckled.

My father stood near the buffet table, a glass of untouched scotch in his hand. He saw me. His mouth tightened. But he said nothing.

He never did.

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