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too.”

The room went silent.

Even Noah closed his eyes.

Mom whispered, “Taryn.”

“You’re not pinning this on me,” Taryn snapped. “You agreed.”

Officer Thompson began writing.

My mother’s face went gray.

“Agreed to what?” Officer Drummond asked.

Taryn’s voice shook with anger now, not remorse. “To teach her a lesson. Not to hurt her. She was in a store. People continue reading …