Chapter 23

He kept chattering while he led me out of the darkness, up some stairs and down some halls. I have no idea how he knew where we were going but, after a while, he stopped and said, “Here you go. I’ll get changed and see you at the party! My grandparents don’t want to go, but I’ll find my way there. I know where everything is on this big boat!”

That made me feel sad, but I knew he’d have a good time tonight anyhow, with all the good memories I could give him, at least.

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