Chapter 40 Don't Leave

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  Zelda   We both turned toward the door to find Mr. Wenger standing there, his face tight with anger and a hint of surprise at the scene before him. His gaze shifted between James and me, his voice sharp as he demanded,   "What is going on here?"   James, still holding me on his lap, seemed completely unbothered by the interruption. He tilted his head slightly, meeting Mr. Wenger's glare with a cool smirk.   "Oh, Mr Wenger," he said as though he had only just noticed him. "Have you come to see Xander? How may I help you?"   Mr. Wenger’s lips tightened, his irritation barely contained. "Susan is out there crying. She hasn’t stopped since you left. It’s getting worse. The wound on her hand hurts, and she’s calling out your name over and over."   James’s expression didn’t shift. He lea

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