When Livvy’s sister Sue begged to use her spacious house for Ethan’s 7th birthday party, Livvy agreed—even though she’d be out of town. She stocked the kitchen with snacks, left out party supplies, and gifted Ethan a $400 LEGO set. Sue’s grateful texts made Livvy feel like the world’s best aunt.
But when Livvy’s flight got bumped and she returned early, she found pink balloon arches, wine bottles, and a banner that read: “Congratulations! Jessica’s Baby Shower!” Ethan’s birthday? Never happened. Sue had rented out Livvy’s house to strangers for $900 and used Livvy’s $300 “cake money” to cater the event.
Livvy was stunned. Sue brushed it off, saying, “Technically, it was still a kid’s party.” Worse, neighbors thought Livvy was running a party venue. When confronted, Sue mocked her: “You’re just jealous I made more money in one afternoon than you make in a week.”
Livvy banned Sue from her home. But when she told their mom, she was accused of “tearing the family apart.” Livvy wasn’t angry about the money—she was devastated by the betrayal. She would’ve helped if Sue had just been honest. Instead, her trust was exploited, and her generosity turned into a business deal behind her back.
Now, Livvy sits in her house, still smelling faintly of baby shower cake, wondering if she ever truly knew her sister at all.
