The Outsider In My Own Family Group Chat

Summary

My cousin left her laptop open with her messages still logged in.

I was about to log her out when a notification popped up on the screen.

It was a message from a group chat.

"To celebrate Hayden's improved grades, we're having a family dinner tonight."

Curiosity got the better of me, and I clicked on it.

There were only four people in the group.

My dad, my mom, my brother Hayden, and my cousin Elara.

My brother replied, "Since it's just the four of us, let's not invite Simone."

"She's al