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And so was Johnny.
I moved quietly down the hallway, staying out of sight.
“You understand what this money is really for, right?” Doris said, her voice calm and controlled.
Johnny nodded.
“And you understand the condition,” Steven added. “You DO NOT tell your mother what you saw.
If you do, you lose everything. College, trust, your father’s respect. Everything.”
My blood went cold.
“Do you understand?” Steven pressed.
“Yes,” Johnny whispered.
I stepped into the room, my voice sharp and loud.
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