Leah had informed her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Vanessa, weeks before her seven-year-old son Caleb’s open-heart surgery. She expected at least a phone call or a visit during such a difficult time.
On the morning of the surgery, Leah sat alone in the hospital waiting room. Hours passed, but neither Patricia nor Vanessa appeared or reached out to ask about Caleb.
The surgery was successful, but Caleb was moved to the ICU for recovery. Leah remained by his side, exhausted and emotionally drained from the experience.
Three days later, instead of asking about Caleb’s condition, Patricia sent Leah a message demanding $5,000 for Vanessa’s wedding dress. The request left Leah shocked and deeply hurt-
