Matthew enthusiastically nodded. “Dad's the one who said it. He thinks I should have what the other kids do. And he says you have to dress nice like other moms do.”

Melissa sighed, thinking Matthew was oblivious to being manipulated.

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Taking Matthew downstairs, they found Marcus lounging on the sofa, puffing on a cigarette mid-phone call.

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