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Chapter 64 (a)

Penulis: C.K Hawks
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The third day of the donation was crowned with music. A concert was blasting at the huge school field, pulling staff and students alike to clap, cheer, and dance in groups. Margret and Valery, however, had enough of the noise. They slipped away with two dripping cups of ice cream and a bundle of magazines, sinking into the quiet of their classroom. A few other students loitered, but not enough to ruin the feel of privacy.

“I’m going to do it today,” Margret blurted, spoon halfway to her mouth. “I’ll tell Riley how I feel.”

Valery straightened so quickly she almost lost her ice cream. “Are you sure?”

“I’m positive,” Margret said, nodding with that stubborn gleam in her eye. “Ever since he got back, I’ve noticed he’s calmer, gentler. He’s like the old Riley again. I think it was the illness that made him so difficult before.” She leaned closer, lowering her voice. “But I’ll need your help. You’ll tell him to meet me at the library, and stand watch at the aisle while we talk.”

Valery for
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