She just laughed, brushed me off, and it became clear, I was the second choice, always. Things only got worse from there.
As we grew older, my mother gave Rita everything, and if I wanted her attention, I had to do anything and everything to get it. I knew she supported Rita and Eric's relationship, I mean she came to the wedding after all.
But I never thought she would react this strongly to me marrying Emerson.
"Mother—" I tried to speak, but she cut me off, her voice filled with venom.
"You are the most embarrassing creature in the whole world. Why did I ever give birth to you…"
"Kristen, tread lightly and be careful with your words," Emerson interrupted her sharply, standing by my side.
She turned to him, her eyes full of anger. "You! You were Robert's friend! And now you have
