Chapter 42 Congrats On Your First Week

• “I don’t want anything but a fair shot,” I say. “But I’m not going to use Hugo to do that. I intend to stand on my own two feet.”
• Lila stares at me for a long moment. “I don’t know whether or not to believe you, but… I suppose we can see.” Sighing, she steps out from behind her desk. “Grab your stuff. Let’s find you somewhere to sit down.”
• Hope rises high and fast in my chest. Am I getting my own desk?