Chapter 128

• [NADIA]
• “I can’t believe it’s almost been a month since we saw each other. How have you been? And where have you been? You didn’t even reply to any of my texts. I was so worried, you know? I even asked the other kids, but they also didn’t know anything about you. But anyway, I’m just glad you’re finally here. I’m so happy, in fact. God, I missed you. And, oh, how have you been?—”
• “Wait, wait, wait. Before you go on full circle on me again, let me stop you right there.”