Chapter 14

Madeline was still confused by what Riley meant.

Riley gestured to the supplements on the table. "Playing innocent? These are the hottest health products on the market. Forget the cost, they're so exclusive most folks can't even get their hands on them. How'd you even get these without dropping the Gibson name and cash?"

Madeline had no clue those items were such a big deal. She regretted accepting them that morning.

Madeline tried to clear things up. "Mom, you've got it all wrong. A friend gave these to me. I had no idea—"

"Excuses, excuses!"

Riley's voice turned shrill, her earlier poise gone. "I know all your friends, and they're not the type to give gifts like these. I warned Madam Gibson from the start. Your family is all kinds of trouble. No manners whatsoever."

Madeline attempted another explanation, but Riley was not having any of it.

"I'll let it slide this time. However, if it happens again, your mom's out of Sunshine Psychiatric Hospital."

Madeline could not help but