Chapter 54

• LEAH
• I positioned myself near the entrance gates as the kids began to arrive. Bella spotted me and sprinted in my direction, her face lighting up with excitement. I couldn't help but smile at Simon, feeling genuinely thankful despite the challenges of my day. "Thank you for doing this."
• "It's my pleasure," he replied, scanning the area. "Although you might want to do a headcount. Two of them managed to sneak away somewhere to make out."