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“We can et you in trouble No one would know”

Mr Klein angled his chin, his eyes turning to steel It was clear he would say no, so she thought of the only thing that ht sway him

“I think I’m in trouble,” she blurted

Mr Klein shook his head “Now you’re stretching Maybe you should just go ho about these letters or whatever scavenger hunt your grand out with your friends and talking to boys, not driving yourself nuts over this”

Abby fought the urge to screa nowhere

She crossed her ar out of hi ht I e of Kaden flashed in her head, but she felt only the slightest bit of guilt for the lie

The muscle in his jaw flickered He leaned forward in his chair and rested his ar the truth, and you’re sure it’s not so followed, then this is serious You should call the police and report it”

“I already have They did nothing”

Mr Klein narrowed his eyes “Do you have any kind of proof? A license plate nu?”

Uncomfortable, she shifted in her seat “Well, no”

“Did he talk to you? Try to confront you at all?”

Abby shook her head Okay, so she wasn’t the best liar

Mr Klein groaned “Whatyou in the first place? Listen,” he said without waiting for an answer, clearly not buying her story “Maybe what your grand a hard ti you, then stop You don’t have an obligation to do this Your grand her life What you do with yours now is your choice You don’t have to follow sooose chase—”

“I get it,” Abigail interrupted “Anda little over-the-top I can tone it down Iin the hopes you’d give me some information"

“No kidding” He quirked a brow