Bianca stood, horror-stricken, wondering how her world had come crashing down. She took a deep breath, trying to assimilate her thoughts, to speak-but there was a loud pounding in her ears.

She stepped to Beth, but her sister was furious. The younger girl struck her hand away fiercely, hard, and Bianca wobbled, falling back.

“I’m calling Mom, “snapped Beth, tears running down her cheeks and she shoved Bianca aside and stomped out.

The shocked young woman could hear ...