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Carson, on the other hand, basked in the praise “Well, thanks, but it’s really our pleasure” He reached out and pulledme a little shake like ere best buds “Mia and I felt it was our duty to help our beloved town and its people in need, especially before we go off to school It’s the least we can do”

I jabbed hilanced toward the sound of the door chimes

“Oomph” Carson winced before Winny turned back to us, and his plastic smile returned

“Oh, where are you two going off to?” Whinny’s eyes brightened

“Duke,” Carson answered before I could get a word in

I glared up at hirin e, I decided It had to be

“Both of you going to Duke? That’s aratulations”

“Yup This time next year, we’ll both be Blue Devils”

“Fitting for you,” I mumbled underaround me

“I’m sure your parents are proud”

At the mention of my parents, my heart skipped

“We’ll be sad to see you go, but I know you’ll be back to visit,” Winny continued

“Absolutely,” Carson said, then accepted the pledge Winny handed him

Turning us around, he headed for the door Once we got outside, a burst of cool air hit my face, and I seized the opportunity to wrench free from his arm “Why? Why did you do that?” I spluttered

“Do what?” he asked, his expression innocent