Cynthia Dion:

I had a new phone again. Atticus picked it up for me. I left it in my room, so I can just come up with an excuse to go get it.

I stood up from my chair and hurried to my room to grab the cellphone before pausing in front of Maleeka's room. They appeared to be alone. I couldn't hear Mr. Holt.

"Why? Why is everyone feeling sorry for her?" Maleeka was crying loudly. Honestly, if it was someone else she was accusing, I might have bought into it because of her ...