Chapter 46

• "I trust your word, Abigail. You're a brilliant kid, andI hope you never lose that. There are some issues I'll love to discuss with you, but that'll be for another day. You have my permission to leave the school, and I hope your mother gets better. "
• She smiles, and I politely return one of mine. Thank you very much, Mrs Holland. I'll be on my way." She nods, and I take that as my cue to leave.
• "Ready?" Darren asks as I shut the door