"How dare you go to the police about this! Are you trying to destroy our family?" Mom screeched. She glared at me venomously before pouncing at me, trying to hit me. Eason kicked her aside and started pummeling her."Stop!" The police officers broke up the fight. For some reason, the police officer who pulled Eason away didn't seem to use all his strength. This gave him the chance to kick Mom a few more times.Mom's face was pressed against the floor as she sobbed. Dad suddenly fell to his knees and held my hand as tears streamed down his face. "We were only a little nasty to you because we were worried about your brother, Alessa. We know we made a mistake. Come home with us—I guarantee we'll treat you well from now on."You're still young, so you don't understand how we adults think. Your mother and I love you very much, you know? Think about it—your mother cooked every meal you've had since you were born. You wanted to go to school, and we allowed you to do so."He paused to catc
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