“Dad, please believe me,” my son begged—but when one woman finally checked his cast, the truth came out and changed everything

the garbage.”

“Then take it out and come back inside.”

Mavis retied the bag.

Brielle moved closer.

“You have worked for this family for a long time, and Garrett respects you. Do not mistake that respect for authority.”

Mavis said nothing.

“Owen is confused,” Brielle continued. “If you encourage him, you will make everything worse.”

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