Chapter 66INIKOMy chest still hurt, but the pain had dulled to a manageable ache. I'd managed to take my medication while everyone was distracted, and it was starting to work. But the anxiety remained, coiling in my stomach like a living thing.Thomas was coming.I hadn't seen him since the day at Eleanor's estate when Mama had demanded the divorce. I'd been glad—so glad to not have to see his face or hear his voice or feel his cold indifference radiating off him.But now he was coming here, and there was nothing I could do about it.The office door opened and James's mom appeared, looking worried. Principal Holloway took them both into the inner office, leaving me, Cassidy, and Lucas in the waiting area."This is all your fault," Lucas hissed at me. "If you hadn't—""Shut up, Lucas," Cassidy said calmly. "Save it for when your dad gets here. I have some things I'd like to discuss with him about medical ethics."Lucas paled slightly. "You can't—""Watch me."The door opened again. T
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