"No," I said, quietly, without looking up from my laptop."What?""I said 'No.' She's not going into foster care. Ever. And I'm sickened that you'd even bring it up."Mary looked at me with concern now, always the peacemaker. But now wasn't a time for peace."TK, I respect what you're saying, but it isn't really your decision, is it? Not while you live under my roof.""You're right, it isn't my decision. It's not yours either. It's hers, but I'm pretty sure I know what she'll choose."Mom set her wine down and stalked over to me, crossing her arms."I know you feel strongly about this, Thomas, but I'm your mother, and I've made up..."I finally lost my temper. Dad was barely in the earth, and she wanted to get rid of my little sister. I was having a lot of trouble with right and wrong lately with one sister, but not with Chelsea."Shut up. You won't have to care for her under your roof because I'm going to go live with her under her own. I've done the math, and her parent's finances a
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