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“Requested, as in, it’s optional?” I raise an eyebrow in challenge

Her eyes narrow “No, young lady, it’s not optional” She looks at the sliest you finish getting ready for school”

I sigh “Fine I’ll be there”

Ms Williams nods and turns on her heel I was ready before she knocked, so after quickly checkingston will be here to pick h sitting with those people for long We haven’t shared a ston and his dad were here It doesn’t seeuests, which is perfectly fine with me

Charles is reading so on his iPad when I arrive He looks up when I enter the room and sets the device on the table

“Jasmine”

“Morning,” I mumble as I take a seat at the opposite end of the table

A chill races downat ston and I were spying on hiht?

Madeline and Peyton walk into the roo our stare-off, and take their seats as well Madeline sits next to my father and Peyton sits directly across frolare at me

“Good , everyone” Madeline flashes a fake s of this? The girls have to leave soon”

“Are you questioning ives his wife a look that erases the smile on her face

“No, of course not,” she sputters, redirecting her gaze to the white tablecloth

His blue eyes narrow “I should hope not, considering it’s not your place”

“Of course not, dear I apologize for my indiscretion” Madeline is still in a subservient position, carefully avoiding his eyes

Whoa, what’s that about?