Brandon looked like he was going to spit, or maybe cry. But instead of doing either of those, he added, “You know what, Vera? My mom says that your mom’s a loser to believe your dad’s out sugaring in the summertime. Nobody sugars once it gets above freezing at night. She says”—he gave a wet sniff—“she says he’s off having an affair and he probably has a whole other family somewhere because you and your mom suck so bad. I bet that’s what he keeps down in that creepy basement you’re too scared to go in,” he added, his eyes bright with cruel inspiration. “I bet it’s pictures of his real family
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