Sherman, who emerged a step behind, observed the scene with a mixture of amusement and disbelief. It was quite a spectacle and no doubt provided a window into Rita's drama-laden life. It would not be surprising for anyone in her position to leave the home as soon as they reached adulthood. Facing those two melodramatic figures day in and day out would be tiring, to say the least.

Though the situation was a rather clear-cut one, Sherman watched in bewilderment as Vince approached Rita sternly and asked, "Why did you raise your hand against your sister?"

Meanwhile, Karen continued to weep. She staggered forward, knelt, and checked Sadie's body for signs of an injury. "Are you hurt, Sadie?"

Sadie, tearful and apprehensive, cast a furtive glance toward Rita.

back at Sadie. It gave the

Why are you blaming me?" Rita retorted in frustration. "Do you even know what she

she did. Violence is never the answer. Have you forgotten everything I've taught

"Get along with her? That's

Sadie, Rita, but she's still your sister. And she's still young too. What if she gets severely injured. because you got physical with her earlier? I'm not

loud crying, he immediately went over and bent down to check if Sadie was still injured. "Are you okay, Sadie? Let me know if you feel even a little

a surge of anger when she saw the three of them huddled together. Vince was supposed to be her biological father, yet he was so quick to reproach her and console another

Dad. Don't be mad at Rita," Sadie

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