Twenty Years After My Mom Died, I Bankrupted Dad

Mom suddenly became very strict with me. She made me learn to ride a bicycle, made me learn to eat by myself, and made me drink milk I didn't like. I called Dad, who had been staying away from home a lot lately, and told him.

"Mom's changed. She's being mean to me."

"Did she tell you to say that? Don't worry, you're her only bargaining chip. She won't abuse you."

Later, Mom collapsed right in front of me. I called him again.

"I think Mom's going to die."

"Then come to me after she's dead."

Mom really did die, and Dad really did go mad.

1. Mom had suddenly...