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CHAPTER 12

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CATHERINE

“Do you have your prescription?” I asked, helping Ellie gather her things from the car.

She sighed. “Yes, I did.”

“And your water? You know you can use the school tap or any fountain, right?”

“I know.”

I buckled the strap of her bag, one I practically had to bribe her to wear. “What about your-”

“Cat,” she cut in. “I’m okay. It’s high school, not the army. I’ll be fine.”

I smiled, ruffling her hair. She smacked my hand away. “I know, muffin. Have a great day, okay?”

She was already walking away. “Bye, Catherine!” she yelled over her shoulder.

I stood there watching until she disappeared into the sea of students before getting into my car and driving off. Today, there was a pool of nerves floating in my gut.

For one thing, that creepy message I got. I tried calling the number but it was a one way line. Neither did I get a glimpse of who bumped into me and slipped me that note.

I sighed tiredly, tapping my fingers on the steering wheel. I’d received threats before, working fo
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