Last week, the washing machine broke.
« Four hundred dollars, » the repairman announced.
« Does that include a new machine? »
He didn’t laugh.
Mom helps with groceries and childcare, sometimes leaving money in my kitchen drawer.
I’m afraid of everything.
« Mom, stop leaving money. »
« Maybe your drawer is producing it. »
I hate depending on her. But there’s one thing I never skip.
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