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I giggle, shaking my head at the boy. As they walk out of sight, I look down at the hefty wad of notes in my hands, still stunned by what happened. Despite being scared stiff when faced with such an imposing king, I realize he was just a parent trying desperately to protect his son–even if this meant hiring mysterious strangers from cafés.

Moving toward the counter, I take what Max spent out, plus a tip before placing the rest in the charity jar. Meredith

organizes weekly food runs to the local neighborhood centers for the homeless rogues.

“Brielle ?” Meredith says, shocked.

I hold up the few notes I have to show her. I didn’t put it all in there, knowing she would try to sneak it back to me, the woman is too honest.

“Take it, I’ve felt bad since working here that I haven’t been able to put a cent in there,” I tell her. She smiles sadly.

“You’re too sweet, my dear.” she murmurs. “At least take this to get your grandmother’s air tanks.”

I show her I already took a tip from the money he gave me.

“I knew you’d say that, see Granny’s medication and tanks are covered.”

and she sighs with relief.

passes in a blur of

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Soren leaves me with a sense of dread. I know if I don’t register soon, he’ll start asking questions. Hopefully, he forgets because I have my own life to manage,

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I watch him draw at my desk, his tongue poking out the side of his mouth as he hastily scribbles. I’m at my wit’s end. He is out of control, but I know it’s my own fault. I don’t give him enough attention, and I’m

being captivated

still poking out the side of his mouth. I wonder if

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