Broken Vows by Tessa Montgomery

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They were always telling me that, if I played nice with Ashley, things would go easier for me.

But here was the thing. Ashley’s parents were gone, and mine were still around, but they chose to ignore me over her. So, what made my life any different from an orphan?

It was Christmas. I was in the kitchen filling up a pot with water when Ashley strutted in, all dressed up in her newest dress. “Grace, do you think this dress looks good on me?”

I ignored her and tried to move past her.

But she wasn’t having it. She latched onto my arm from behind. “I’m waiting for an answer.” I frowned, trying to pull away.

She grabbed my other hand, splashed herself with the hot water, and then let out a scream. “Please no Grace!”

“What are you doing?!” I asked her.

“Who do you think Mom’s going to believe, you or me?” Ashley smirked, and right on cue, my mom walked in and saw the whole thing, just the way Ashley had set it up.

“Grace, if you’ve got an issue, you come to me,” my mom said, her voice heavy with disappointment. “Why would you do this to Ashley?”

Ashley was all teary–eyed, playing the victim. “Mom, please don’t be mad at Grace. It’s my fault.”

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of Ashley? You know we have family coming over, and you messed

was a storm cloud, “Grace, you’re grounded. Your stay here and think about what you’ve done. Ashley, go change, and we’ll all

was about to cry, and my mom was right there, soothing her with gentle words and a soft touch. I used to feel that warmth, but it was a distant memory from

at me for a moment, they

all left, a happy little family

glance, as if to

weeks for my mom’s Instagram to become a chronicle of Ashley’s adventures with our family, showcasing their delicious meals and memorable trips.

only for her, and they didn’t even share a slice of

I posted something on Instagram too.

got was being called a “Drama Queen“. Those two words were what pushed me to jump off the rooftop without a

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second thought.

high school years back then living in

of constant conflict with Ashley allowed a

the absence of conflict

up feeling more refreshed and energized. each morning.I was able to focus more on my studies and witness great improvements,

put into it, she

my pace.

the second semester of our senior year started,

never come to mine, but I wanted to be optimistic, so I told my mom