Who Exactly Does Mom Want to Take Away

When my wealthy mom and dad divorced, Mom wanted to take me with her, but I insisted on going to Grandma Rose’s house out of town.

Everyone thought I was crazy. But what they didn't know was that this was the third time I'd answered that question.

The first time, I joyfully moved into a big, beautiful new house with Mom. But when I accidentally messed up one of Matteus’s drawings, she fractured three of my ribs.

"I never wanted to take you!" she screamed. "Why are you so shameless, clinging to me like this?"

With my broken ribs piercing my organs, I gasped my last breath in despair.