“The only thing that’s clear, Mam, is that in this family, good behavior is punished,” I countered, mirroring her actions by folding my arms across my chest. “I get straight A’s at school. I achieve countless academic merits. I make the team in every sport I play. I never bring trouble to your door. I follow all the rules. I look after Claire and Gibs. I cook the meals and iron the uniforms when you get called into work. I clean my room. I do my laundry. I mow the lawn. I take out the rubbish. I change the light bulbs. I don’t break curfew. I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. I don’t take drugs. I
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