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

Your stay here and think about what you’ve done. Ashley, go change, and we’ll all head out for

like she 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 another life.

a little closer, only looked at me for a moment, they might have

they didn’t. They all left, a happy little family

Ashley shot me a triumphant glance, as if to say, ‘Grace, I’ve won again.‘

Instagram to become a chronicle of Ashley’s adventures with our family, showcasing their delicious meals and memorable

but it was only for her, and they didn’t even share a slice of it with me.

in my previous life, I posted something on Instagram

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

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second thought.

high school years back then living

absence of constant conflict with Ashley

tension and frustration brought by the absence of conflict with Ashley

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

put

my pace.

the second semester of our senior year started,

semester, and my parents would never come to mine, but