My Stepmom Told Me to Wash Dishes After Her Birthday Party Because I Didn’t

At sixteen, Mia lives with her dad and entitled stepmother, Trudy, who treats her like a servant. For Trudy’s lavish 45th birthday party, Mia is forced to help, setting up and serving guests while saving for her prom dress. Trudy, expecting a dishwasher as a gift, publicly shames Mia for not buying one, demanding she wash dishes instead. Exhausted, Mia complies, scrubbing late into the night. The next morning, Trudy’s kitchen is a disaster—flooded and reeking of burnt plastic

after she improperly disposed of meat oils and used drain cleaner, clogging the pipes. The costly repairs force budget cuts, but Mia’s dad ensures she gets $500 for her prom dress, standing firm against Trudy’s protests. Humbled, Trudy allows Mia to get a part-time job and offers to help pick her dress, attempting to mend their bond. Mia wonders if this change will last, but for now, karma has delivered a lesson to Trudy.