Harper, a former child TV star, recounts her life under the control of her overbearing mother who pushed her into acting for financial gain. Despite achieving fame, Harper yearned for a normal life and friends. After turning 18, she sued her mother for mismanagement of funds and sought independence. Harper's friendship with Ginny and complicated feelings for Ginny's boyfriend, Draco, are tested by her mother's manipulative tactics. Ultimately, Harper wins her legal battle, gains a restraining order against her mother, and explores a potential relationship with Draco after he and Ginny amicably part ways.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Harper, is a former actress who was homeschooled by her mother to focus on acting.
2. Harper's mother forced her to act and controlled her career.
3. Harper's mother stole money from her and put it in her own name.
4. When Harper turned 18, she decided to stop acting and sued her mother for stealing her money.
5. Harper met Ginny, a cheerleader, at school, and they became best friends.
6. Ginny had a boyfriend named Draco, who was handsome and smart.
7. Harper developed feelings for Draco, but tried to ignore them because he was Ginny's boyfriend.
8. Harper's mother discovered her feelings for Draco and used it as leverage to try to control Harper again.
9. Ginny broke up with Draco, and Harper spent time with her to support her.
10. Harper filed a restraining order against her mother.
11. Draco asked Harper out on a date, and they decided to go out together.
12. Harper won the court case against her mother, who finally left her alone.