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expression gave away nothi

no," he

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lifted slightl

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ables, balancing thr

stepped over a line of ketchup spilled on th

led out. "Two burgers,

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way back, tightening her apron.her feet was hurtin

d softly. "You're gonna d

ve on time, I can still grab Mom's

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and f

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and frowned. "L

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. Lucy sat across from Officer B

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s not like that. He's never even missed a day

ed to it. Said he did it to cover your school fees and y

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out a folded note and

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fix it before they found out. I d

Office –

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d. "He's in custody. A

up. He was holdin

involved. She's in school. Helps take ca

said

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short nod and

suddenly. "Find ou