The word "Mom" hit Olga like a thunderclap. She slowly turned around to look at Tania walking toward her.
Tania asked with red eyes, "Mom, why did you lie to me?"
Olga's expression remained calm. "Lie about what?" she asked flatly. "And by the way, we've cut ties already."
Tania's face showed panic. "Mom, are you really leaving me alone?"
Olga's face twisted, just a little, with a hint of disdain. "Tania, you know exactly what you've done."
Tears streamed down Tania's face as she said, "Do you know how hard life has been for me in the Belbin family? When I went back, they already had a child they'd raised for years. She took my place and enjoyed the love I was supposed to have. As an outsider, I have to work hard to please them just to make sure they don't think I'm worse than her. I
