Chapter 5

Paisley came to find me during the morning recess.

I pretended to be busy reading so I could turn down her invitation to hang out.

After school, I quickly packed up my bag and hopped into the car that was waiting for me.

Paisley didn't show up until half an hour later.

She grabbed my hand, panting. "Hey, sister, we said we'd leave together after school. If I finish packing first, I will wait for you, and if you finish first, you will wait for me.

"I went to your classroom but couldn't find you. I thought you might get…