Mia’s stepmother, Trudy, threw an extravagant 45th birthday party and expected everyone, especially Mia, to cater to her demands. Before the celebration even began, Trudy insisted on receiving a dishwasher as a gift, claiming she “deserved it” for all she did. Mia, only sixteen and saving up for her prom dress, politely explained she couldn’t afford such an expensive present. Despite this, Trudy publicly embarrassed Mia at the party by making her wash dishes in front of all the guests as punishment.
Though deeply hurt, Mia kept her dignity and quietly did the dishes, dreaming of a day she could escape the chaos.
