100 — THE SUGGESTION

“…so you’re telling me that David did not push the cake?” Mrs. Maria asked, her face twisted in a confused expression.

Emilia nodded.

“No, ma’am. He didn’t.”

“Why did he take the blame, then? Why did he lie to me?”

“He just wanted to cover for us.” Emilia said quickly. “He knew you’d punish all of us if you found out that the cake fell because of our commotion. His act was purely heroic. I’m sure he didn’t mean to lie to you.”

Behind them, Miguel’s lips curved in a wicked smile. His army was greater than theirs. This was a war they were never going to win.”

Mrs. Maria turned to Caleb.

“Is that true? Did David really take the blame when he wasn’t at fault?”

Caleb nodded. “It’s One hundred percent true, ma’am. We’re the ones at fault. We’re ready to take whatever punishment you decide to give us.”

Mrs. Maria was still confused. Something was very fishy about the entire story.

“Do you all understand that you haven’t even answered my question? All you’ve done since you interrupted my are
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