The Double Effect

Summary

My uncle’s family bound themselves to us with a "Double Effect" system.

If my dad earned $10,000, my uncle’s stock account would mysteriously gain $20,000.

If my mom got a facial, my aunt’s rough skin would become twice as smooth for no reason.

My family scrimped and saved for years to buy a spacious condo. Immediately, my uncle’s family bought a townhouse in the same complex.

This continued until the last subject of the college entrance exams. I accidentally drank spiked water.

I endured the stomach cramps and finished the test, thinking I was done for.