Chapter 23

• I decided to hold off on dinner for now and enjoy the snacks that Alice had brought later. Wanting to confide in someone I could trust, I decided to share what happened earlier in the day with Alice.
• We sat in my room, watching documentaries on my laptop while savoring the delicious snacks. The taste was simple yet infused with a delightful hint of smokiness, sweetness, and saltiness that I absolutely loved.
• "What do you have to tell me? You know I love good gossip," she said with excitement.