Her expression twisted in disbelief.
"Oh... so I'm not allowed to say those words?"
Her voice shook not from fear.
From hurt.
"But she can stand there and spit venom at me?"
She laughed bitterly.
"Mom... just stop."
Her eyes glistened.
"This favoritism of yours is disgusting to watch."
Eva's expression changed instantly.
She rushed forward, grabbing Fiona by both arms and shaking her.
"What the hell is wrong with you? You're the eldest! Start acting like it!"
Something inside Fiona snapped.
She shoved Eva's hands away.
"Stop saying that!"
Her voice cracked as years of frustration poured out.
"I'm sick and tired of hearing you're the eldest!"
She pointed sharply at Fallyn, her finger trembling.
"So because she's younger, she can be promiscuous?"
"Shut it, Fiona!" Eva yelled.
But Fiona wasn't done.
Her eyes burned with pain.
"No, Mom."
She looked straight at Fallyn.
"Stop pretending you don't know she goes around sleeping with men."
