Chapter 26

• "What's going on here?" a voice called out in the distance. It was Bethany. She walked forward with purposeful and confident strides, her expression grave enough to tell me she must have listened in. I was so relieved upon sighting her.
• "She was caught shoplifting," one of them quickly supplied.
• "Oh, really? Did you witness her stuffing the dress in her bag, Natalie?" Bethany was bold and confident. I wished I could be a little like her; maybe my life wouldn't be so miserable.