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“What were you thinking?! You've put us all in danger! Who knows what these thugs are going to try and do next?! Who knows if we have all become their target now?!” Mrs. Manteno screams while I lower my head, apologizing. She’s right. I’ve put everyone in danger and I have no excuse. “And you! Why the hell did you let her out at that time of the night?! Is this what goes on in my yard?! Staff coming and going at all times of the night? Risking the safety of my family?! Is that what we employed you for?! To do as you please?! She continues screaming, now addressing Ricardo, and my heart breaks even more. It’s not his fault.
“No, Ma’am,” Ricardo softly says, also casting his eyes downward, not knowing what to say, and it’s only now that I realize how selfish I
