When Govind came back, he was holding a clear folder.The second I saw what was inside, my heart dropped.My SAT admission ticket.A few days ago, Govind said he was worried I'd lose it and offered to hold onto it for me.Back then, I thought he was being considerate.Now panic slammed into me."Give it back!"I tried to get out of bed, but my leg was trapped in a cast. The slightest movement sent cold sweat pouring down my back.Govind stood there calmly, almost confused."Jovie, didn't you hear what I said?" He lightly shook the folder. "If you skip the SAT, Yvette can focus. What do you even need this for?"My whole body shook. I couldn't tell if it was rage or pain."Give it back... please..." I'd never begged like this before. "I swear, after the test, I'll leave. I'll stay far away. I won't go back to that family. I won't get in your way anymore. Okay?"He stood there in the dim light, something unreadable flickering in his eyes."Jovie, why do you have to make this
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