Chapter 73 And then what?

The bell rings. Chairs scrape, zippers drag.

“Read ahead like we agreed,” I say, leaning back against the edge of the desk because sitting feels safer than standing too straight. I'll know if you don’t.”

A chorus of exaggerated groans.

“See you tomorrow, Mr. Ashbrook!”

I smile, nod, wave them off. T...

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