Chapter 1030

Halsey pulled out her phone and started dialing 911.

The big guy glanced at Sierra, and she gave him a quick look, telling him to run.

He bolted out the door.

A few classmates shouted after him, “What, you scared now? I thought you were so tough you’d stick around for the cops!”

But the man was long gone.

Everyone rushed over to Halsey instead.

“Halsey, you were amazing!” one girl said, her voice still shaky.

“I was so scared I could barely breathe,” another admitted. “But you weren’t. You stood up to him like it

was nothing!”

Halsey shook her head, serious as ever. “Listen. When your safety’s on the line, fear won’t help you. The only thing that works is the law. Always protect yourself with it.”

Zada grinned and stuck up her thumb. “You’re the best!”

Sierra was silent, her face filled with frustration. She had put on this whole performance, and somehow it was Halsey who walked away the hero.

was crowded around Halsey, cheering her on. What about Sierra, the supposed

forced herself back into the spotlight. “Halsey… Thank you for what you

a small smile. “Don’t mention it. Anyone else would’ve done

“But… That’s my dad. He ran away today, but what about tomorrow? He could

Then she added, “I don’t even feel safe going home anymore. I don’t have

away. “Sierra, you can stay

fast. “Your place doesn’t have a spare room. And you’ve got

staying over.”

held Halsey’s hand. “Halsey… Could I maybe stay

move into Halsey and Shaun’s

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place?” Halsey asked, a

I asked. I know it’s a lot. But I only have two real friends–Zada and you I didn’t know who

stay a couple of nights?

jumped in quickly. “Yeah, Halsey, please!

can stay

face lit up. “Thank you! You’re such a

her arms around Halsey, hugging her tightly. As she smiled into Halsey’s shoulder, a sly grin

bait. She

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