Pauline Balogun

A Study in Family Dynamics

Even though Haley knew it was a trick – that it could only be another scam – her hands still shook and her mouth went dry as she stared at her phone. She turned back to her computer. She didn’t owe him anything, especially after what he’d pulled at Christmas. The phone buzzed again and Haley gave it a sour look. Of course, her brother wanted to talk right now. She swiped huffily at the screen.