Once her wish was fulfilled, she had to give the lamp to someone she disliked. The genie said by giving it away, dislikes might be softened, friendships formed.
Belinda snorted. She’d always dislike Maisy for saying Belinda’s mother was dotty when dementia was clearly at work.
But being able to conjure up money, literally, would mean no worries about care home bills.
Belinda sighed. ‘You win, genie, but I’m doing this for my mother, not for Maisy.’