CELINE’s P O V

I thought they had already left for Mrs. Anderson’s birthday party, so you can imagine my surprise when I found them still in the house, sitting at the dining table and eating breakfast.

I spun on my heels and dashed towards the door, but just as I was about to open it, I heard Brylee shout out my name. ‘‘Celine!’’

I stopped in my tracks, took a few deep breaths, and then closed my eyes when I heard her footsteps getting closer.

‘‘What ...