[Katie’s POV] “See you all in the next video, bye…” As soon as I hit the pause button, my fake smile dropped, and I took out the phone from the tripod stand and began replaying the video. However, midway, my screen was filled with a familiar name. My mother’s. I rolled my eyes, but I didn’t dare to decline her call. “Why did it take so long for you to pick up?” Her snappish voice came from the other end as soon as I put the phone to my ear. Suppressing a sigh, I replied, “I was shooting.” The lie comes to me naturally these days. “Again? When will you st—” “Not again, Mom. I told you content creation is something I love, and I am earning well. Then what’s your issue?” I asked, unable to keep my voice down. I could practically see her eyes widening upon hearing my tone.

