VALERIA
The next morning, I wake up determined. Suddenly, I have this new purpose that would keep me going in this school. I think about Mom as I dress up for breakfast, promising her that I will keep myself safe as I make sense of everything in this school.
Especially what’s going on with Celeste.
“Oh, hey.”
I turn around and see that Eden just exited the shower fully dressed. She’s smiling at me awkwardly. It’s obvious that she doesn’t really want to talk to me, and I honestly feel the same especially with how quickly she jumped to conclusions.
I give her a polite nod, about to finish up and leave, but then she stops me with a tap on the shoulder. I turn around. “What?”
She winces. “I just want to apologize about everything. I heard what happened to your mom, but it’s not because
