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"Why is no one giving me an answer? Are you two going to talk or should I make you?" Mom asked for the second time impatiently.

Madeline was unable to say anything, her face portrayed anger but I don't care.

"It stops here Madeline. Tell mom what you did or I'll help you." I told her.

She scoffed, "What have I done? All I'm trying to do is save you and the family from harm. You only see the wrong in it. It's your fault not mine."

"What? ...