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"Well, no, but" Kendall said this like it souys Muslim?"

"No We’re Chaldean Catholics Well, at least in theory Not many Chaldean Catholic churches around in the United States" There had been one in Chicago, but in Rhode Island, particularly Captive’s Sound? Forget it "What would it matter if ere Muslim anyway?"

But Kendall had already moved on to the subject that, clearly, had interested her all along "So, looks like you and Mateo are a thing"

Nadia felt an irrational stab of annoyance It wasn’t like Mateo would ever in a thousand years go for Kendall--and to be fair, Kendall didn’t see her nose in where it didn’t belong Still--Nadia was proud of loving Mateo, being with hiether"

"Does Elizabeth Pike know?"

"Definitely"

"Bet she’s not happy"

Halloween night, Kendall had seen Mateo under Elizabeth’s spell Nadia decided to bunt "They decided they’re better off as friends"

"Interesting" was the only reply, in a tone of voice that told Nadia the entire school would hear about this by to, if not within the hour Kendall Bender was sort of a one-woossip

Good, she decided Let the whole world know

She said, "See you," and left the bathroo Kendall a smile so warm it would have to confuse her

As she went back to her falanced over her shoulder to see Mateo taking the check to yet another table He had the rin, and he seemed to be kind to everybody, even custouy whose love she had to fear

There’s no spell to break Mateo wouldn’t leave you He’s not going anywhere