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“I didn’t bring a swimsuit.” Leena’s voice is sullen, and I pivot to look her in the eyes, unwilling to let go of her hand just yet.

“Look where we are, Leena. Does this look like a place where swimsuits are required?”

Leena processes for a moment, her eyes flicking from mine to the floor in a shy, coy gesture that does nothing to persuade me of her innocence. When she looks back up, she looks determined.

“If the water ...