Entitled Rich Parents Lured All the Kids from My Daughter’s Birthday Party to Theirs – Karma Got Them Back Immediately
“They’ll love it, sweetie,” I said, forcing a smile. I didn’t have the heart to tell her that no one had RSVP’d. Not one kid.
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The hours ticked by, and we waited. I tried to keep Lily busy, playing music, arranging the cupcakes. Every time the doorbell didn’t ring, my heart sank a little deeper. I kept glancing at the clock, hoping someone would come. But deep down, I knew. They were all at Chloe’s party. Every single one of them.
Lily sat down on the couch, her excitement fading with every passing minute. “Mom,” she said softly. “Where are my friends?”
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“They’re gonna be here any minute now,” I lied, trying to sound cheerful. “Don’t worry.”
But I knew. They weren’t coming.
Lily sat on the couch, her small hands clasped tightly in her lap. Her eyes were still fixed on the door, waiting for the knock that never came. Every few minutes, she’d glance at me, her bright smile dimming, but still hopeful.
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“Maybe they’re just late,” she said, her voice quiet.
I nodded, forcing a smile. “Maybe.”
But I knew the truth. It was nearly an hour into her party, and not one friend had shown up. The cupcakes sat untouched on the table, and the magician stood awkwardly by the door, checking his watch. The bouncy castle in the backyard swayed in the breeze, empty.
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