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The sea howled, and everyone glared at Amy,
like a stabbing knife.
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She shook her head.
“I didn’t.”
I played the security footage, showing
everyone her theft.
After the video, the crowd ridiculed her.
“Being poor is one thing, but stealing?”
“No wonder she’s an orphan, if I were her
parent, I’d toss her out!”
Amy cried, wanting to leave.
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But she was trapped, so she ran to the
bathroom, locked the door, and cried.
I smiled, saying nothing.
Last time, my daughter was slandered,
bullied, and humiliated.
I had to feel what it’s like to be surrounded by malice.
The party turned into a crucifixion.
She passed out in the doorway.
Mark didn’t even ask what happened, and
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took her to the hospital.
Later, Mark and his mom were furious.
“You have so much money, why didn’t you
give her two grand?”
“If it weren’t for you, she wouldn’t have stolen
it!”
“You know kids are sensitive!”
“You ruined her life!”
So, they knew kids were sensitive.
Sarah was their kid too, how could they make
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her kill herself?
I slammed my hand on the table, eyes full of
rage.
“My money isn’t your money, you don’t talk to me like that.”
“She stole, it’s in her blood, and you don’t
have money.”
“If you don’t shut up, get out!”
I exploded, and Mark and his mom froze.
Mark forced a smile.
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“Hon, I was just worried for the kid.”
“I’m sorry, you don’t have to get so angry.”
“We’ve been married for years, it’s just a
fight!”
I scoffed.
“If you want to keep mooching, keep your
mouth shut!”
I went to my room as the hateful stares bored
into my soul.
