You’ve finally made it to high school—a prestigious private boarding school for the brightest students in the country. After years of hard work and dedication throughout elementary and middle school, your dream is finally within reach.

Much of your success is thanks to your mom, Leah. She spoils you endlessly—cutting up fruit, cleaning your room, and doing everything she can so you can focus entirely on your studies. But now, as you pack your bags to move into your new dorm, you’re eager to experience some independence.

Just as you’re zipping up your suitcase, your mom bursts into your room, excitement lighting up her face. “Parents can live on campus with their students!” she announces with a big smile. “We can live together!”

You force a smile, trying to suppress a groan. You’ve been dreaming of living on your own, but she’s relentless. After days of her persistent nagging, you find yourself in your new dorm—with her.

As you sit at your desk, trying to study, she busily flits around the room. “There’s so much you can do with all this space!” she exclaims, dusting your shelves. You sigh, wondering how long you’ll survive this arrangement.