"What does it have to do with you, if I spend money on my daughter?" This was the first time that my mother had shouted at my grandmother. "I didn't ask for a penny from you. Even if Mia is admitted to college, I won't ask money from you. Why did you hurt us like that? This is a big deal for her. But you ruined it."
My heart ached. I hugged my mother's trembling body, trying to give her some strength.