And began reading.
*Mom,*
*When I was nine years old, you told me not to
reach for my birthday cake because I hadn’t paid for it.*
*Tonight, you told me I wasn’t entitled to fill my dinner plate for the same reason.*
*But I did pay.*
*I paid for the room, the original menu, the deposit, and the flowers. Those expenses are my anniversary gift to you and Dad.*
*I genuinely hope you enjoy your fortieth celebration.*
*The remaining charges were added by the person who publicly claimed to have organized the evening.*
*Camille told everyone she was the host.*
*So I’ve left that part of the celebration in her hands.*
*Enjoy the champagne.*
*Olivia.*
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When Mom finished, the room had gone silent.
She looked at Camille.
“You told me you planned this party.”
Camille shifted in her chair.
“I did help plan it!”
Mom stared at her.
