Reborn to Take Down a Liar
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I figured Wanda wouldn't stay quiet for long, but I definitely didn't expect her next move to involve my mom's dog.
When I got home, there it was—lying on the floor, panting, throwing up, and looking miserable.
"What did you do to my dog?!" Mom shouted, her voice sharp with panic and fury.
"I-I saw it looked hungry and couldn't find any dog food, so I gave it some chocolate cookies," Wanda stammered, holding up a single half-eaten cookie, staring at the dog with a mix of confusion and fear.
Mom froze, her face crumpling as tears spilled. That dog was basically her baby. The pain in her eyes lit a fire in my chest.