Chapter 20 Debra finally seemed to relax . She let out a soft sigh . " Finn's always been the quiet one . No matter what we try , he keeps to himself . When Rosa was still living with us , she talked to him a lot . That helped a little . If you like spending time with him , don't . be afraid to ask him for small favors . I just wish he could be a bit more open ." Maeve nodded gently . Her eyes drifted toward the closed door , shining with quiet understanding . After a few more words , Maeve went to her room . Debra needed rest . She had work early the next morning . Together , she and Boyce converted the sofa into a bed . While they were busy , Marlon slipped quietly into Maeve's room . She was sitting at the dresser , about to look for a comb , when she noticed him . " Marl ? You need something ? " He leaned against the doorframe , his hand on the doorknob . He asked curiously , " So what happened between you and Finn ? How come he walked you back ? " Maeve tilted her head and placed a finger playfully against her lips . " That's a secret ," she whispered with a grin .. Marlon scowled . " Damn it ! " He shot her a warning look . " Don't get any ideas about him . He's not interested in you . We're all still on Rosa's side , you know . " Maeve's expression didn't change . She smiled calmly . " It's late , Marl . Shouldn't you be sleeping ? " Marlon stared for a second , then turned to leave . " Please close the door on your way out , " Maeve added . " Thanks ! " He had every intention of slamming the door dramatically on his way out , but those words made him fume with anger . He glanced back at his parents , who were already settled on the pull - out bed . He didn't have the nerve to make a scene . All he could do was shut the door quietly , though not without grinding his teeth and flipping the 06:59 Chapter 20 20 1288 Vouchers bird . Maeve took off her hair clip and got into bed . A shower wasn't possible tonight . The only bathroom was through the living room , and running water would wake her parents . They woke before dawn and came home late . Their days were long enough . already . She turned off the light and tried to sleep , but after a while , she gave up . She slipped out of bed , felt her way to the desk in the moonlight , and picked up the now - cold kabobs . Just as she was about to take a bite , a soft knock came at the door . Maeve looked puzzled at the door , then walked over hesitantly and opened it . There in the dark hallway stood a figure . It was too dim to make out the face . Then a plastic bag was thrust into her hands . The person turned and left without a word . " Finn ? " Maeve whispered . There was no answer . She closed the door , turned on the light , and looked inside the bag . It was a pineapple doughnut . he Sugary to The doughnut was a little crumpled , and some of had come off , as if it had been carried in a pocket , but it was still soft . Maeve smiled . She put down the cold snack and ate the sweet doughnut instead . The next morning , she woke feeling refreshed . When she stepped out , she saw Marlon and Jasper on the sofa playing with a tangram puzzle . Finnick was in the kitchen making bast In the Kerrigan family , the brothers took turns making meals , all except Jasper , who wasn't tall enough to reach the stovetop even on tiptoe . After freshening up , Maeve went straight to the kitchen . " Good morning , Finn , " she said brightly . " Can I help ? " Finnick was frying eggs when she approached . His gaze sharpened . " Stay back , " he said coolly . 06:59 Chapter 20 288 Vouchers Maeve had barely stopped when oil spattered from the pan . It didn't hit her skin , but a small grease stain landed on her school uniform . Finnick frowned . " Marl , " he called . Marlon wandered into the kitchen , still holding a plastic tangram piece . " What's up , Finn ? " " Take her out of here ," Finnick said , pursing his lips . Marlon spotted Maeve and smirked . " Told you he wouldn't want you around . Why bother ? " But before he could gloat further , Finnick added , " Take off that uniform . Marl will wash it for you . " Marlon's triumphant expression froze . Maeve glanced at Marlon's dismayed face and smiled . " Okay . Thanks , Finn . " Marlon started to protest , but one cool , displeased look from Finnick made him back down . He grumbled , " Fine , I'll wash it . Can't have her showing up at Harrowden High School with a stained uniform . It'd embarrass the whole family . "