Chapter 12:

The shadow in college

Eloise

Jennifer’s greed wasn’t just a phase; it became a pattern, a dark thread woven into the fabric of my life. The inheritance was just the start. Over the years, her jealousy followed me everywhere, tarnishing moments that were supposed to be mine alone.

By the time I reached my third year of college, I thought I had finally escaped her shadow. I was thriving—good grades, a solid group of friends, and the freedom to explore who I was without the ...