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30. Best Behavior, My Ass

Penulis: Juri Ann
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-04-02 20:09:06

Danny’s POV

Who even invented school? Whoever it was clearly hated joy. They deserve a little public humiliation…maybe something like what happened to Richard, though less dramatic.

I shove my car door open and step out, then freeze halfway like an idiot.

Why did I even come here?

I already regret it.

The school parking lot is dusty. Students are everywhere, laughing and talking nonsense. The sun is too bright. The air is too hot. Everything is irritating me.

I should be at home right now. On m
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