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I grinned "You worry too much You don’t have to protect"I’ll wait for you in the front"

I shook my head "You’ll be late for practice Go ahead"

He watched irls down the hall We passed the set of lockers that stood alone in the middle of the commons area and then turned left toward the office Just a feeeks before, I’d gone down this way, soaking wet Now life seemed coewith a police officer, Principal Bringhaers A few students and teachers idled about or sat in a row of chairs beside the door, waiting for so Maybe for me, and whatever was about to happen

"Why don’t we step into haroup followed him, and Kay asked me to sit with her in one of the two chairs in front of the principal’s desk Mr Bringham sat down and clasped his hands in front of him

"Erin, I understand you’ve taken a blood test Do you understand why?"

I nodded

"I don’t want you to be nervous I know there are a lot of people in here, but it’s just a formality Ms Rains has the test results, and she’s come here to explain them to you"

"With a police officer?" I asked

Kay chuckled "I know It’s awful But we felt it was best since we’re on school grounds and the potential for ehit seehteen, and Ms Easter requested we inform you at school should the results come back a certain e’ve coet to the point? I’ to be late for work"

Kay blinked "Of course, I’ to the test results on all three of you girls, we’ve come to the conclusion that there was a mistake at the hospital the day you were born It appears that the late Miss Alderiven to Ms Easterbyeye contact withto say, Erin, is that you are Sahteen, so I’m not sure what this means to you, but the Aldermans have been informed, and they would very much like to speak with you as soon as you’re ready"

"They know?"

Mrs Rodgers nodded and ser to talk to you about it, if that’s all right They know this is a huge shock for you, and they want to give you as much space as you need to think this over"

"Where’s Gina?" I asked

Kay looked to Mrs Rodgers, then toShe has been ht for a moment, while everyone in the roohao?"

"Of course This ers and I are available to talk when you’re ready"

Mrs Rodgers knelt next to al or otherwise, I would be happy to help you, Erin Please don’t hesitate"

I stood up and took my backpack with o to work now"

The police officer moved to the side and opened the door, and I walked out, trying to ignore the dozen or so pairs of eyes staring at , to find Weston’s truck sitting under the overhang in the half-circle drive in front of the school

I walked past hied after me "What did they say?" When I didn’t respond or stop, Weston stood in front of me