Chapter 4The Second Daughter
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"Oh, stop it. You're an adult, why are you so petty?" Mom waved her hand dismissively. "It's just a birthday. I'll make you longevity noodles when we get home."
Dad stood up, urging, "Alright, enough talk. Let's transfer the title."
I shook off Mom's hand. While they weren't looking, I snatched the number slip.
I tore it to shreds.
"Mom, Dad, I have work. Let's do this another time."
Mom stared at my hand and screamed:
"Paige! Why did you tear it?!"
Her voice was shrill and trembling, eyes fixed on the confetti falling from my fingers.
Dad's face darkened instantly, anger burning in his tone:
"Do you know how hard it was to get this number? Your mom and I came yesterday to ask about the process and lined up before dawn today! You just tore it up? What are you doing?"