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Speaking out is good for you, too.
Alice finally stopped and tilted her head, thinking.
"But if I say that, will I really be able to clear my name at school?"
I patted my chest and said, "Trust me. It'll be fine."
She shook my hand off and said, "Don't grab me like that. People will talk if they see us."
I quickly let go.
Then she said, "I'll explain it in the school's group chat. But you have to promise to help me practice for my road test. If you don't, I won't help you."