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" YOU BROUGHT A BOY BACK HOME?! HE IS FILTHY!" he thundered, " STUPID GIRL!" Mei's father lunged forwards to hit her again, " I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU, NO VISITORS! NO ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED HERE! NO ONE, UNDERSTAND!?" He slapped her once, twice, and three times, then turned towards the boy, " No, it's the stupid child's fault for being so...clumsy! How many times have I told you, watch where you're going?!"

Tears had formed in Mei's eyes as she was beaten, holding her hands above her head, she managed to squeak out, " I'm sorry, Papa!" She was shaking, and braced herself for the next blow.