Scratching for Survival
At the time, I had been so overwhelmed by the joy of winning that all I could think about was claiming the prize quickly and getting a proper meal.
I had forgotten to disguise myself better so people I knew would not recognize me.
"You've got the wrong person. It wasn't me!"
After throwing out that line, I hung up in a hurry. She kept calling, but I did not answer. Eventually, I blocked her.
I thought that would make her settle down.
Early the next morning, Danielle shook my bed frame. "Elena, get up right now. Something terrible happened!"
Her next sentence jolted me wide awake. "Your mom is on the roof of the research building threatening to see you. If you don't come, she says she's going
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