The Demand For A New Car
The room felt like it was buzzing with tension. Alex stood there, his jaw set, eyes filled with expectation. “I need a new car, Mom,”

he said, his voice firm but with a hint of pleading. I looked at him, wondering when my son became this demanding person.
The weight of the conversation settled in. We had always managed with what we had, and now, it seemed like those efforts were being overlooked.
That look on his face made it clear he wouldn’t back down easily.