Chapter 50

"That's different." Orion lifted his chin proudly. "My allowance comes from Mom and Dad. It's not money I earned myself."

"Alright," Vespera said, her heart softening with affection. "Then, when you grow up and make your own money, you can buy me a gift."

As the family laughed and chatted cheerfully, Ziva felt more and more like an outsider.

Even back when she had been the one everyone doted on, s