The Approval System
When she spoke again, her tone had softened.
"Miles, I'm doing this for your own good. How about this? Going forward, I’ll have Finance transfer your living expenses to you directly every month. We won’t go through the Family Expense Portal anymore. Okay?
"And since you were recommended for admission, what kind of reward do you want? A phone? A laptop? I will buy it for you.
"Noah’s birthday celebration is next month. Come back then. We’re family…"
I closed my eyes.
You see, she never understood. She thought I was throwing a tantrum and that I wanted more attention, more material things.