Page 88 of Wonderstruck

stop. i’m okay. i was with finn, and a car came out of nowhere. it didn’t hit me badly, but it knocked me off my feet.

The chat exploded again.

Goldie

A CAR?!?!

Cora

WHAT DO YOU MEAN “JUST A SCRAPE” IF A CAR WAS INVOLVED?!

Goldie

define ‘badly’ this instant!

Daisy

are you hurt?

Daisy

this is all my fault for meddling.

I couldn’t help but laugh. The ache in my ribs was worth it.

it’s no-ones fault. i promise.

finn got into the ambulance with me.

Goldie

is he therenow?

Cora

he better be.

I hesitated, glancing toward the door when my heart sank. The way it did whenI woke up and he wasn’t there.

he’s not here now, but he hasn’t abandoned me. he’s probably just stepped out.

Daisy

if he has abandoned you, i’ll hurt him. no hesitation.

that’s the last thing we need. you’re both stubborn and it would take forever for you guys to make up.

Daisy

i’m not stubborn.

Cora

says the girl who still won’t accept my apology for accidentally breaking her comfort mug.

Daisy

IT FIT IN MY HAND PERFECTLY. I’LL NEVER FIND ONE LIKE IT AGAIN!

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