EMILY

"Mom, that was a bit-” Kiara started to speak, but I cut her off.

“Don't you think that was too harsh?“

“Even for you, there's a line, and you should not cross that.”

I wiped my tears furiously and turned around.

“Emily!” I heard Kiara call out to me as I stormed out, but I didn't turn nor stop to acknowledge her. I slammed the door shut, the sound resounding in the quiet hallway. I tightened my fists in an attempt to keep the tears from pouring, and when it felt like I couldn't hold it in any longer, I turned from the route of the exit and to...