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“Howon

“Twenty-nine,” he replied, following

“And adults?”

“Fifteen”

“Fuckin’ hell,” I ht side of the church, the side where most of the parents sat in order to be able to see their kids in the children’s choir

“Before, Ethan had the center open to any children whose guardians couldn’t be reached—”

“How nice,” I replied sarcastically, “but this center isn’t an orphanage Are social services here?”

“Yes, however…”

“I hate dramatic pauses, Tobias,” I said as alked towards the silver double doors to the main cafeteria

“Ethan spoke to the major… This is a family matter”

“Ethan” I gritted my teeth

“He simply wants to prove to the people that he will—”

“You don’t need to explain ree Since I’oing to have to go”

“Dona, they’re children—”

“It’s not up for debate And even if it was, it wouldn’t be a debate with you The door” I waited, allowing hio in front h, I wanted turn around and walk back right out