Jennifer's birthday party was lively and vibrant.

Our parents rented a medium-sized banquet hall for the celebration.

Most of the attendees were either wealthy or influential, and among them, I only recognized Matt.

He was a classmate of Jennifer's, having attended her birthday party at our home last year.

"Sis, I want a seafood feast for my birthday."

So, I prepared a lavish spread of seafood for her.

When I went shopping, she complained about the local market and insisted I go to the big supermarket instead.

This was all because our father had said, "After working all these years, can't you spend a little money to make your sister's...