Page 128 of Counting On You

Sylvie’s fingers wrap around my hand, forcing me to face her. “That’s not the worst. There’s going to be this huge announcement.”

“How do you know?”

“My therapist hinted at it this morning.”

“Right.” This is getting worse by the minute. “Did he tell you how to get out of this one?”

“I can’t ask him without him getting suspicious.”

“I have to warn Kade.” I jump to my feet when Vicky’s hand stops me.

“It’s too late.”

“Why?”

“I saw him in the main office earlier today. The doors were open, so I didn’t think much of it. I thought he was picking up a parcel or something. But now I’m pretty sure that’s why he was there. Other people were with him. To be honest, it all looked pretty strange.”

My heart jumps into my throat. “Then I should be there with him.”

“That was before the group session. It’s probably over now.”

That was probably the reason why Kade didn’t attend.

I plop back down onto the chair. “What am I going to do?”

“Nothing. You just wait.”

“But I’m as much to blame as Kade. I have to tell them. I have to explain the situation.”

“Hey, look at me.” She squeezes my arm hard. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”

“He’ll probably try to take the fall. I can’t let him do that.” The moment the words leave my mouth I know they’re true. I know it’s the reason why no one bothered to call me in to explain myself.

“Are you sure?” Sylvie asks.

I nod and force a reassuring smile to my lips.

“Good luck, then.”

“Thanks,” I mumble. “Sounds like something I might need.”

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