The story revolves around Catherine, a girl from Arizona who was raised by her inventor father and aspiring model mother. Catherine's mother left the family when she was young, and her father struggled to make ends meet. Despite this, Catherine's father always supported her and her interests, including her love for science and her talent for it.
Catherine's life took a turn when she and her father sold an invention to a large corporation, making them millionaires. However, Catherine's father started to change after this, becoming more distant and often sad. Catherine noticed that her father was going on dates and started to feel jealous.
Catherine's life took another turn when her father brought home a woman named Layla, who soon moved into their house. Layla was manipulative and changed Catherine's father's behavior. Catherine noticed Layla's suspicious behavior and confronted her father, who defended Layla.
Catherine's life took a dark turn when she discovered that Layla was cheating on her father. She confronted her father with the evidence, but he didn't believe her. Catherine was grounded and didn't speak to her father or Layla for a while.
Catherine's life took a turn when she met Gabe, a boy who was struggling with his mother's illness. Catherine helped Gabe by giving him money for his mother's surgery. They became friends and started dating.
Catherine's life took another turn when her father accused Gabe of stealing his wallet. Catherine defended Gabe and they broke up. Catherine felt angry and missed Gabe.
Catherine's life took a turn when she discovered that her father was a bank robber. She confronted her father, who fainted and was rushed to the hospital. Catherine's father was released from the hospital and underwent therapy.
Catherine's life took a turn when she and Gabe reconciled. Catherine's father was released from therapy, and Catherine and Gabe started dating again.
1. The speaker, Catherine, is from Arizona and her parents were young when she was born. Her father was an inventor and her mother was an aspiring model.
2. Catherine's mother spent most of her time at auditions and fancy parties, while her father and Catherine stayed home.
3. Catherine's father would take her with him to sell his inventions, even though she was clumsy and often caused accidents in the lab.
4. Catherine's mother left with a new friend, and Catherine's father tried to keep her happy.
5. Catherine's father eventually became a millionaire after selling an invention to a large corporation.
6. Catherine's father started his own company after becoming a millionaire, but Catherine noticed that he was often sad.
7. Catherine was homeschooled by her father, but when he became too busy, she started school.
8. Catherine's teacher initially accused her of cheating, but after she recited the chapter word for word, he apologized.
9. Catherine's father brought home a woman named Layla, who moved into their house.
10. Catherine found out that Layla was having an affair with a man in a hoodie.
11. Catherine's father and Layla got married a few months later.
12. Catherine's father went on a business trip and Layla was left alone at home.
13. Catherine's father and Layla had a child, but Catherine was not happy about it.
14. Catherine's father was diagnosed with disassociative identity disorder, also known as a split personality.
15. Catherine's father was released from the hospital and ordered into