At Janine’s backyard birthday gathering, her daughter Ava quietly revealed that her savings—carefully collected for nearly a year—had vanished. She’d hoped to buy a silver charm bracelet and had hidden her purse safely in her room, but now the money was gone. She believed her Aunt Chloe had taken it.
The Confrontation
Janine hesitated, but Ava’s steady account pushed her to act. In front of guests, Janine confronted Chloe, who denied it. Ava then mentioned a five-dollar bill marked with a tiny cat face. Chloe went pale. Pressured, she produced the cash—cat-faced bill included—proving Ava right.
Aftermath and Strength
Chloe made excuses, but the family demanded she return every dollar—$128. Janine comforted Ava with giant sundaes and praised her bravery. Ava admitted she was scared, but said she had to protect what she worked so hard for.