Chapter 7
\nHe had scratch marks on his face. Seeing me, he hurried over.
\n\u201cLuna, listen, it\u2019s not what you think!\u201d
\n\u201cIt was just a punish game! Everyone was playing. That woman misunderstood and filmed it on purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n
Emily looked apologetic, but her eyes held a glint of triumph:
\n\u201cSorry, Luna. We\u2019ve known each other since we were kids, we\u2019re used to horsing around. Don\u2019t worry, there\u2019s really nothing between James and me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before I could speak, the hostess from the station limped over and spat at Emily. \u201cScheming bitch!\u201d<\/p>\n
Emily went pale. James glared viciously at the hostess, his fists clenched audibly.
\nTears welled in Emily\u2019s eyes as if she\u2019d been deeply wronged. \u201cLuna, you have to believe James and I are innocent.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMhm,\u201d I said. \u201cYou\u2019re innocent.\u201d
\n\u201cAlright, alright, let\u2019s go home.\u201d Sensing something off about me, James instinctively tried to smooth things over.
\nI opened the passenger door of his car. A child was sitting there. Seeing me, he made a face.
\nPrev<\/p>\n
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