Grunkle Stanford Novels & Stories

she asked carefully. Stanley stared at her for a long second, his jaw tight. Then he let out a heavy breath. “It was supposed to be me!” he said suddenly. Emily blinked. “What?” “I am the orphan,” Stanley continued, his voice rising. “I work hard every single day of my life. And you just take it! Just like that!” Emily felt the words hit her like a slap. “Stanley, what are you talking about?” she asked, stunned. “I was supposed to be the Summa Cum Laude,” he said, his eyes burning. “Not you! I am more capable than you!”