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Chapter 14: A Day To Thank Brownies

Author: Sand Kastle
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JULIA

Evan leaned against the edge of the table with his arms crossed. “When’s the deadline for this project?” he asked.

Heather was the first to answer. “It’s due next month. We still have plenty of time.”

Plenty of time.

The phrase rang in my ears like a warning bell.

I glanced at the canvas, then at the two of them, feeling a sharp pang of unease settle in my chest. Plenty of time for what? To sit here in awkward silence while Heather chirped away and Evan’s presence suffocated me?

“No,” I said quickly, capturing their attention. “Let’s get started right away.”

Heather tilted her head with her ever-pleasant smile. “Right away?”

“Yes,” I said, trying to sound nonchalant, though my fingers twitched against my lap. “The faster we finish this, the faster we can all move on. Plus,” I added, trying to sound practical, “I’m not exactly dying to juggle this with everything else coming up.”

Heather’s smile widened if that was even possible. “That’s fine by me,” she said cheerfully. “We’
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this man is soooo cruel
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is this going to be one of them books that go on forever and ever if so want to know now
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