"She was Madison's maid?" I asked, acting confused.
"Yes," she replied, nodding.
"How? Can you explain it?"
"Madison always dragged her along to important events, then she could order her to do stuff, and the girl would do it."
"Stuff like what?"
"Uh, for example, Madison could order her to stand, and she would. She could ask her to clean her shoes too. Stuff like that."
"So Linnea was bullied by Madison? Is that what you're trying to say?"
"Uh, I wouldn't refer to it as bullying."
"Tell me the truth." I shifted closer until our bodies were touching. "Was my cousin bullied? Do not lie to me."
"I... Would I appear as a bad friend if I respond positively to your question?" She blinked.
"No. I need an honest answer from you: was my cousin bullied?"
"Hmm," she nodded. "She was bullied. She was bullied at school. She was also bullied by Madison's other friends. Yes."
"She was also bullied by Madison's other friends? You are one of her friends, right? Are you included?"
