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.”

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slightly. Seeing her so full of determination, he decided to let it slide this time, especially

of his oatmeal,

noted how easy it was to please him. As long as the food wasn’t something

sense

rosy cheeks, messy hair, and cherry–red lips made him look

lassed his cheek. “Damian, how about I take you out to play later?”

a great mood so he quicidy

a sweet boy. I love you!”

Damian always

he dashed off to grab his drawing board. Standing in front

you’re amazing! Your handwriting

• took a photo of the board before sending it to Benjamin. Then, she took Damian’s hand, and led

quick breakfast, Shirley and Damian

if she’d been hurt when she went to confront Jessica the previous night. The thought had

told Samuel to hand her phone over to Nancy, and now seemed like the right

along

outside a department stove. Reporters with cameras jostled for position among the onlookers. It had all the signs

curious. But amid the crowd, she caught sight of

that Janine was