Jasmine scoffed. “Don’t believe a single word of what she says. She’s a master at exploiting. Second to none.”

Serenity heard Chelsea say to Mrs. Brown, “Mom, the kids said they hadn’t eaten something delicious in a very, very long time, so I took them out to eat. We’re done eating, but I don’t have enough money to pay the bill. Do you have money in your account? Transfer some money to me.”

Chelsea walked off into the distance. Serenity and the rest could no longer hear what she said.

Jasmin