When my sister-in-law Candace invited my kids to spend a week at her mansion—with a pool, trampoline, and endless snacks—I thought it was the perfect summer getaway. I even gave each of them money for treats and drove off smiling, imagining a week of fun.But after three days of total silence, I got a text from my daughter: “Mom, come save us. Aunt took away our phones. It’s my only chance.”
