Leaving My Own Family Who Chose Their Adopted Daughter Over Me

After finishing my last summer job before graduation, I returned home and planned to treat my parents and younger sister to a nice meal.

My parents had taught me never to pick at food, but my sister, Alyssa, ignored them, rummaging through her bowl for ages before flinging her spoon and fork aside.

“Lori,” she said, “sometimes I really think you can't compare to Alexia.”

I didn't understand what she meant.

She continued, “I don't get why you brought us out to eat. Are you trying to show off how easy it is for you to make money?