Chapter – 48

Chapter – 48

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Sometimes taking a step back means leaping in.

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Monday,

Next week, interior the hallway in the chemistry department.

“Hey, girl, you are back.” Everyone stood, delighted when Emmi brought Eli to the cafeteria. No one knew prior that she was coming today back from her parents. Her dad took her with him to stay secured and protected. At one point it convinced him she shouldn’t go back until the perp is punished, but somehow, she talked him out of it.

Seeing her, Mia instantly grabbed her, hugging her. She was happy to see Elena, also because of another reason. She was the only single girl sitting at the table, and he could really use the company.

“Yeah, I missed you all?” Eli gasped when the hug hurt her in the still-healing wounds.

“Sorry!!……