Chapter 35

“Hey, Riley, we need to go to the mall today!” Justin yelled.

“Yeah, I am on my way now,” Riley said quickly.

“Ashley, where are you?” Riley asked.

“I am downstairs with Justin!” Ashley yelled.

After a while, Riley came downstairs, and Samuel ran behind her from the kitchen not long after, slightly nudging her and making her nearly fall.

“Ewww, this stupid boy almost made me fall!” Riley screamed.

“JJ,” Samuel said as he ran towards Justin, crying.

“Sorry, champ,” Justin responded.

“Don’t scream at the boy. It was a mistake, and you are struggling to walk on those heels. Why are you wearing them?” Justin asked in a distasteful tone.

“That is not your business,” Riley said as she sat on the sofa in the living room.

Justin looked at Samuel, then said: “Stop crying, champ. This wicked lady wouldn’t come near you again. Let’s go and meet your mommy.”

“Why are you talking to that creature?” Ashley scoffed.

“Shut up,