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My mother, Susan, stepped forward, her face twisted in embarrassment. \u201cI told you, Rebecca. This is what happens when you don\u2019t discipline them. You\u2019ve embarrassed us all.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou should have left her at home,\u201d my father added, crossing his arms.<\/span><\/p>\n

It felt like I was back in my childhood kitchen, being flayed alive for breathing too loud. But this time, they were targeting Lorie.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cShe said she was sorry,\u201d I said, my voice trembling with suppressed fury. \u201cLet it go.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSorry isn\u2019t good enough!\u201d Vanessa lunged closer, looming over Lorie. \u201cYou ruined my night! Do you have any idea who is here? Investors! Sponsors! And you break my centerpiece like a clumsy little idiot!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Lorie sobbed into my waist. \u201cI\u2019m sorry, Auntie Vanessa. Please.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Jordan<\/span><\/strong>, Vanessa\u2019s business partner, pushed through the crowd. \u201cVanessa, stop. It\u2019s just a lamp. We have insurance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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My mother, Susan, stepped forward, her face twisted in embarrassment. \u201cI told you, Rebecca. This is what happens when you don\u2019t discipline them. You\u2019ve embarrassed us all.\u201d \u201cYou should have left her at home,\u201d my father added, crossing his arms. It felt like I was back in my childhood kitchen, being flayed alive for breathing…<\/p>\n

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