”Happy Birthday, Loser.”

Your sister taunted as she placed a brown rectangular box with star-shaped designs and a black ribbon on the table, her expression unkind.

You're accustomed to her mean attitude, but you can't seem to remember what triggers it.

You only recall sacrificing your studies to support her through university and her journey to becoming a lawyer.

As you daydreamed, her harsh tone snapped you back, saying,

”Even kids know the gift won't open on its own.”