Chapter 226 - Hidden Agendas

  Deonna stepped forward, her voice calm but firm. "Sweetheart, we understand you're frustrated, but this is not how we express our feelings." "I don't care!" Kayla shouted, stomping her foot. "I won't do it!" Logan's patience snapped. "That's it. Go to your room, now. No TV, no tablet, nothing until you finish your homework." "Logan," Deonna warned, but he cut her off with a look. "No, Dee. She needs to learn there are consequences for this behavior." As Kayla stomped off, hurling one last "I hate you!" over her shoulder, Deonna turned to Logan. "Don't you think that was a bit harsh?" Logan ran a hand through his hair in frustration. "What do you suggest? Letting her get away with destroying the kitchen?" "Of course not," Deonna sighed. "But maybe we need to figure out why she's acting out instead of just punishing her." Their argument was interrupted by Cassie clearing her throat. "Mr. and Mrs. Maine? I'm so sorry about this. I tried to—" Deonna waved her off. "It's not you