57 INVESTIGATING MOTHER'S DEATH

Mr. Daniel saw there was no gift for him, and he said jokingly, "This is so unfair, Madison is like you the best. We have met up a few times, but she has never gotten me a gift. That's too much." Ms. Annie and Madison looked at each other and burst out in laughter, Mr. Daniel joined them. "Mr. Daniel, I know you like to drink coffee. I will send you a new coffee machine to make it even, okay?" Madison said. Ms. Annie glared at Mr. Daniel and said, "Behave yourselves, Daniel. A teacher asking for a gift from a student, you're shameless. But I guess it is not about the gift, you are just jealous." "Ms. Annie, although you are older than me, and were my teacher, you mustn't criticize me in front of the younger generation. How ashamed will I be?" All three of them could not stop laughing after that. Madison laughed heartily. After some catching up, Ms. Annie started to speak in a serious tone, "Madison, I heard from Mr. Daniel that you are starting over now." "Yes, there