Chapter 35

Before coming over, Scott, Hank, and Caleb had already imagined how Shannon would make them apologize to her. They had felt incredibly miffed about that. But now that she didn't even bother asking them for an apology, they didn't feel all that great about it either. It seemed like their presence was completely unnecessary. For one reason or another, they felt frustrated about that. … Shannon followed the Jensens back to the Jensen residence. This time, Scott and her other cousins dared not show any kind of discontent toward her—mainly because they didn't want her to return to that tiny apartment. They thought it would be a humiliation for the family if she stayed there. Even Eva, the youngest, had been taught to act more appropriately. She even greeted Shannon when the latter came back. Just like Hector had previously said, when a person suffered an injustice, they should firmly stand their ground to prove they weren't a pushover. That way, others wouldn't dare to cross you so