“Caoimhe, you need to settle down,” Mam said, moving to stand between us. “She’s only four, sweetheart, and she’s come leaps and bounds this year. Don’t be angry with her.” “Angry with her?” Caoimhe’s eyes bulged. “I fucking hate her, Mam!” “Caoimhe!” “She’s a fucking lunatic, Mam.” “Don’t you dare call your sister that word.” “Why not? It’s the truth. Half the time she’s a mute, and the other half, she’s screaming her head off and attacking anyone who gets near her.” My sister threw her hands up and screamed. “She attacked another child in her classroom, for fuck’s sake. My friend’s baby
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