My Dad Asked, “Is Your Allowance Sufficient?” I Replied, “What Allowance?”

Changes at Home

Days passed, and I became more aware of shifts in our household dynamics. The usual tranquility felt replaced by a quiet tension as secrets swirled around us.

Every interaction seemed veiled, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that my stepmother sensed my suspicions.

Yet, I pressed on, keeping my observations sharp as I dug deeper into the secrets that my own home harbored.