Miley looked at everyone in trepidation. After hesitating again for a brief moment, she found her courage to speak and replied, "I didn't take any money. All of it had been confiscated…"
"Who do you think you're lying to? Why are you so timid if you haven't taken any money? I think it's because you have a guilty conscience! If you don't hand over the money, we can guarantee that you are not leaving this neighborhood!"
Naturally, Miley's testimony alone could not convince the mob. The fear caused her to shrink back into my arms again, throwing the ball back to my court.
Helpless, I heaved a sigh, but then it hit me. A very important detail I had completely forgotten about.
I turned to my uncle and asked as a puzzled look took over my face, "Uncle, who told you that all the money Billy's
