Chapter 23 - The Present
Chapter 23 The Present Looking at that note made my heart skip a beat. Anthony was watching me, like some sort of Guardian Angel. It hurt in a way, knowing he was so close and yet refused to come and see me. But he was there, somewhere. He obviously still cared. "What's that?" I jumped, not expecting the hand of my mother that was placed on my shoulder. Quickly, I shoved the note in my pocket. Having to explain to my mother about Anthony was not on my agenda for the day. "It's nothing," I dismissed, shrugging, "Let's go." Playing it off cool was exceedingly difficult; my heart was racing, I could barely breathe, and my hands were shaking. What could possibly be at that address? All I knew was I needed to take everyone home before I went and checked it out. The ride home was surprisi
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