Chapter 5

I carried my box of goodies to my desk and set them to the side, then picked up my phone and held it in my hand. I knew what would happen if I let the group know. It would start another hours-long argument. Yesterday’s had gone on into the evening, which I’d resolutely ignored until both Maddie and Jason sent me individual messages to make sure I was all right. I’d responded to both, and while Maddie had taken it as an invitation to chat with me about all the things, Jason just sent me a smiley face and a thumbs up.