Eloise
Jennifer’s greed wasn’t just a phase; it became a pattern, a dark thread woven into the fabric of my life. The inheritance was just the start. Over the years, her jealousy followed me everywhere, tarnishing moments that were supposed to be mine alone.
By the time I reached my third year of college, I thought I had finally escaped her shadow. I was thriving—good grades, a solid group of friends, and the freedom to explore who I was without the constant drama back home. But, as always, Jennifer found a way to invade my space.
It was supposed to be another ordinary day on campus. I was lounging on the green with my friends, enjoying the rare sunlight and laughing at something silly Alex had said, when the sound of my name sliced through the air like a blade.
“Eloise!”
I froze, th
