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Chapter 18: The Girlfriend
The doorknob turns, and Mr. Davis walks in. He looks the same as he did all those months ago at the pool.
"Jeremy, how was your day? My boss almost fired me. But I tell you, I've just about had it at that bank."
Mr. Davis doesn't notice me as he takes his trench coat off and hangs it on a hook. His large black shoes leave scuff marks on the floor.
"Dad, this is Lily."
Mr. Davis turns around, and a bright smile finds his face.
"Oh, well, excuse my manners. I remember you, Lily. You're that girl from the swimming pool. Sorry again that I didn't realize those girls were bullying you."
Jeremy turns to me like I'm supposed to report my bullying shenanigans to him.
"It's no big deal. I'll deal with them in due time," I say.
"Kids these days, they don't even have the guts to bully face to face. They do it through computers and cameras. Well, if those mean girls ever bother you again, you let me know," Mr. Davis says.
"What happ
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