My parents’ faces turned ashen. My mother leapt to her feet. “Pack your things!”
My sister didn’t even look up from her sunflower seeds. “Why? What are you packing for?”
“Run! Caleb’s caused such a huge mess—how are we supposed to pay? Even if we sell the house and land, we can’t afford it!” My mother’s voice was nearly hysterical.
But my sister just smirked and pushed her back into her chair.
“Relax, Mom. Not only will we not lose money—we’re about to get rich.”
Both my parents blinked in confusion.
“The owner of that Rolls-Royce is a golden bachelor,” my sister said with confidence. “Once I dress up, apologize, and play the victim a little, he’ll definitely fall in love with me. Then I’ll marry Caleb into a wealthy family too, and we’ll all live a life of luxury.”
My mother’s eyes lit up. “Maris, you really think this will work?”
“Of course it will. I never do anything I’m not sure about.”
My father grinned. “Then we’ll leave it to you, Maris. You’ve got a good head on your shoulders.”
When they finally noticed me standing there, their faces hardened.