I was just thinking … Wendy began , her voice growing more assertive as she looked at her parents . If neither of you gave him enough money to buy clothes , what was he supposed to wear when he wasnt in his school uniform ? Also , Mrs. Locker mentioned that he didnt even have other shoes . His sneakers had a hole in them , and he had to stitch them up himself . Since when did we … She paused , struggling to find the right words , her expression pained . It seemed as though she didnt want to say what was on her mind , but after a moment , she pressed on . Since when did we become this poor ? Isnt it sad that we cant even afford to buy him a pair of shoes ? Her words hit the room like a thunderclap . Maggie and David both froze in shock . When did this happen ? Shirley asked , equally surprised . Locker ! Maggie suddenly shouted , turning her head toward the door . Locker hurried over , sensing the urgency in her tone . You called , Mr. Fraser ? she asked . Locker , what were you saying about Joshua mending his shoes with needle and thread ? When was this ? Maggie asked , her voice sharp and demanding . Locker glanced around nervously , noticing all eyes on her . She quickly answered , It must have been about a year ago . Joshua tore his sneakers while playing basketball , and when he came back , he patched the hole up himself and continued wearing them . A heavy silence fell over the room . As soon as Maggie heard this , she turned sharply to glare at David . Why didnt you get him a new pair of shoes ? David frowned . Werent you supposed to do that ? Maggie froze , speechless for a moment . I just realized I havent bought him any clothes either ! Wendy said , her voice now filled with alarm . She swallowed hard before turning to her sisters . Shirley , Maddy , Indy did any of you ever buy Joshua clothes ? What about you guys , Mom and Dad ? There was a brief silence before Shirley shook her head in confusion . No … Ive never done that . Why would I buy him anything ? Hes never bought me anything ! Maddy muttered under her breath . 6:21 pm Wendy finally pieced it together , her face pale . She sighed and said , We need to find him and bring him back , or things might get worse . Maggie frowned deeply , her eyes narrowing on Wendy . What exactly are you trying to say , Wendy ? Wendy looked around the room , sensing the weight of everyones eyes on her . She said with a sigh , I just find it strange . Joshuas been living with us for four years , yet it seems like the family barely gave him enough money . He only receives 70 bucks a month , which is barely enough to survive . Hes never bought any clothes or shoes , so how did he manage to get by all this while ? He probably had a bunch of clothes ! Indy interjected quickly . His hands arent clean , remember ? He even stole Shirleys necklace once ! 40 6:21 pm Promise to Punish My Ridiculous Family