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

Unexpected Visitor

The atmosphere felt electrified, as if everything was just moments away from shattering. So, when the stranger my stepmother met days ago reappeared, it wasn’t a surprise.

I learned my dad had arranged their meeting, preparing for a significant confrontation. The air around us thickened, and I noticed my stepmother’s confident facade slip ever so slightly.

Intrigued and anxious, I anticipated the revelations this meeting would bring.