A deal with the devil

Chapter 94

Benjamin refused to see any reason

Suddenly, Shirley thought of racing. Her eyes lit up with excitement, and she blated out, “I want to compete in next month’s international championship!”

Benjamm looked up at her with him eyes.

Shirley exclaimed enthusiastically, “I want to make our country prod

Benjamin ceplied dry. “Tost don’t embarrass me.”

Shirley grinned with confidence. “Ton’t worry I won’t embarrass you, I can’t guarantee the international championship, but I’ll finish totop threen the nationals for sure.

Benjamin snorted, unimpressed. “If you’re going to race, you might as well get first”

you don’t win, don’t expect to leave this house for the rest of the year.”

Shirley hesitated for a split second biting her lip, but then nodded firmly. “Tine. It’s a deal.”

a

just slightly. Seeing her so full of determination, he decided to let it slide this time, especially since she had been helping Damian learn to write

his oatmeal,

wasn’t something he actively disliked, he would eat

with a sense

soft, rosy cheeks, messy hair, and cherry–red lips

cheek. “Damian, how about I

mood so he

such a sweet boy. I love

Damian always left

flushed red, and his face lit up. Without a word, he dashed off to grab

pride. “Damian, you’re amazing! Your handwriting is even better than

• to Benjamin. Then, she took Damian’s hand, and led him off to get ready for

and Damian

head to the Gray Residence to check on Nancy and find out if she’d been hurt when she went to confront Jessica the previous night. The thought had been nagging at her

like the right time to retrieve it. If Samuel had followed

along

the car moved through a bustling commercial area, Shirley noticed a large crowd gathered outside a department stove.

amid the crowd, she caught sight

didn’t know that Janine was