My Lifesaving Money, My Last Straw

Summary

"Julia, the money's gone."

"What money?"

In a sheepish tone, Mom explains, "We used the 68 grand you left with us to help your brother buy a house for his upcoming wedding."

At that moment, dread swallows me whole.

Just last week, I left my hard-earned savings with my parents to keep it from being discovered by my abusive husband. But now...

I choke up, and my voice trembles as I speak. "Mom, that is the only money I have for myself after the divorce!"

My father scolds me from the side. "Why are you getting a divorce in the first place?"