Maggie, a teenage girl with a "special set of skills," recounts her life story. She was adopted by a couple, Mr. and Mrs. X, who worked as vigilantes at night. Maggie and her adoptive sister, Grace, were trained in various skills, including martial arts and lock-picking. However, things took a turn when Mrs. X stole money from a bank heist and framed Mr. X for the crime. The family fell apart, and Maggie was left to fend for herself.
Years later, Mr. X married a wealthy woman, Miss Cherry, but Mrs. X and Grace return, seeking to steal Miss Cherry's wealth. Maggie must use her skills to protect Miss Cherry and outsmart her evil adoptive family members. Along the way, she also navigates her feelings for her best friend, Asher, and eventually confesses her love for him.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Maggie, lived in an orphanage until she was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. X.
2. Maggie had a special set of skills and was trained by Mr. and Mrs. X to fight crime.
3. Mr. and Mrs. X worked as executives at a security company during the day, but at night, they were vigilantes fighting for justice.
4. Maggie had a best friend named Asher who lived next door.
5. Maggie's sister, Grace, also lived with Mr. and Mrs. X and was trained in the same skills as Maggie.
6. Mrs. X and Grace were involved in a scheme to steal money from criminals and banks.
7. Mr. X was framed for the crimes and the police stormed the house.
8. Mrs. X and Grace left the house and took all the money with them.
9. Maggie and Mr. X were left with nothing.
10. Mr. X fell in love with a rich woman named Miss Cherry and they got married.
11. Miss Cherry was kind and helped Maggie with her homework and taught her how to play the piano.
12. Mrs. X and Grace came back to steal Miss Cherry's money.
13. Maggie fought against them and protected Miss Cherry.
14. Maggie and Miss Cherry were surrounded by the bad guys, but they managed to escape.
15. Mrs. X and Grace were arrested and taken to jail.
16. Asher was initially angry with Maggie for lying to him, but they eventually made up and shared a kiss.
17. Maggie's real name is Maggie, and she has a special set of skills.
18. Maggie's watch had a beeping sound that signaled her to report to Mr. and Mrs. X for a mission.
19. Maggie's age is not explicitly stated, but she is likely a teenager.
20. Miss Cherry had a hospital named after her and was a philanthropist.
21. Mr. X was a nice person who loved spending time with Maggie.
22. Grace had a lot of friends in school and was popular.
23. Maggie and Asher built model airplanes together.
24. Maggie was trained in picking locks, driving getaway cars, and swinging from tall buildings.
25. Maggie's favorite food is not mentioned, but she and Asher had chocolate waffles together.
26. Maggie's mother is not mentioned, but she mentions that her father went missing.
27. Maggie lived in a huge mansion with Mr. and Mrs. X.
28. Maggie had a complicated relationship with her sister, Grace.
29. Maggie was grounded for a month after fighting with the bullies at the orphanage.
30. Maggie's skills were learned from watching a martial arts movie.