Chapter 20
- I stood at the podium, staring at a sea of strangers. A few cameras were already pointed at me. The stage lights made it hard to see past the front rows, but I could feel every single pair of eyes glued to me, waiting to see if I’d stammer, fall apart, or bolt.
- My palms were sweating.
- My heart pounded against my ribcage like it was trying to break out.