Lingering Suspicions

I knew right away Hazel must've called Miriam and spilled everything. And I'd bet anything she was standing outside the door, eavesdropping.

Hazel knew I always acted all respectful around Miriam, so if she got someone like her to come scold me, I'd have no choice but to behave.

"Miriam, spoiling a child is as bad as harming them. If she's already pulling disappearing acts now, what do you think s