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The final bell rang, signaling the end of the school day. Lucretia packed up her books with Mimie and Crystal beside her, all ready to head to their lockers.

“Hey, Lucretia! See you in drama club later,” Nina, the club president, called out as she passed by.

Lucretia gave her a quick smile. “See you soon, Nina.”

At her locker, Crystal sighed as she packed her things. “I’m skipping club today. We’re going to visit my grandma, so please let ...