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I shove the last mouthful in and take my backpack off the seat Moives me a kiss on the cheek Lia, as Moels," she breathes, ad us "Have a wonderful day Remember I love you"

We both smile at her

"Love you too, Mo; I rest my chin on my crossed ar, so when she speaks to me, it takes me a moment to click I lift rio to the office"

I stare at her, confused Why do I need to go to the office? I get out of my chair and I can feel all the other students’ eyes on e halls, past the lockers and into the stuffy office that belongs to a very crabby principal

"What’s going on?" I ask when I enter, slinking my pack over my shoulder

"You need to wait here for your brother," the principal says "Your dad called and said it’s urgent that you come home"

I shake my head, confused "Why?"

"He didn’t say, but he needs you at home as he won’t have the time to pick you up later He said it’s i for Liam When he comes in, he looks as confused as"Dad needs us home"

"Maybe Mo"

He purses his lips and looks away We wait in silence for our father When he arrives he looks flustered and disorientated His usually well-styled hair is ruffled and his suit is cruo, co us forward

"What’s going on?" Liao"

We hurry out, not questioning him any further When we reach his little red sports car that he loves so dearly, we quickly climb in and buckle up He turns to us as soon as he’s in

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