Whitney's words infuriated me.
I felt like she was hinting at my father's death.
I immediately began to retaliate.
I messaged in the group: [Whitney, what exactly are you proud of? Are you boasting that my dad is dead while yours is still alive?]
[If your dad is so capable, why don't you ask him for money? Why are you bothering me?]
[You know your dad can't provide, so why not at least treat me with a little respect? Who are you trying to impress with your arrogance?]
[Even my dad has passed, he would always be your father's older brother!]
Whitney replied: [Cordelia, just wait. Your mom is here cooking for Grandpa and Grandma, and Grandpa has already criticized your mom for not raising you well! If you don't apologize to me today, just wait to see your mom get scolded!]
I replied: [I can't believe how malicious you are. If my mom gets scolded, will that make your family rich? You're really ridiculous!]
Whitney stopped responding.
Just as I was enjoying my outburst,
my mother's message in the group felt like a bucket of cold water poured over me.
She said: [Whitney, Cordelia is just playing around with you! Don't take her too seriously.]