Chapter 28 Chapter Twenty Eight

• The system might be on my side and give me whatever money I wanted, but I know I was still vulnerable. I need to learn how to throw a few punches or hire some of the kids who can do them for me.
• I was scared, but trying to run was just going to make it more difficult. Jeremiah loves a good sport, and I was not going to give him that satisfaction.
• Cassie’s grip on my thigh went rigid, then she pulled her hand away quickly as though my skin had turned to fire.