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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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you jealous of Ashley? You know we have

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

mom was right there, soothing her with gentle words and a soft touch. I used to feel that warmth, but it was

only looked at me for a

They all left, a happy little

me a triumphant glance, as if to

much longer than two weeks for my mom’s Instagram to become a chronicle of Ashley’s adventures with our family, showcasing

but it was only for her, and they didn’t even share

forgotten. Before I died in my previous life, I posted

Queen“. Those two words were what

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second thought.

years

them, and the absence of constant conflict with Ashley allowed a significant shift

tension and frustration brought by the absence of conflict with Ashley had a

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

put into it, she

my pace.

second semester of our senior year

parents would never come to mine, but I wanted to be optimistic, so I

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