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“How long is Miss Cruise’s car going to be in the garage?” Cory asked from the backseat. “Emilio told me that his mom had to take her car in for repairs, but the mechanics kept it for weeks because they kept finding something wrong to fix. Emilio said that it was a scam to charge his mom more. I hope that’s not happening to Miss Cruise.”
I took a right turn. We were a few blocks away from Ava’s duplex. “I’m sure that’s not the case, buddy.”
“Her car must be a real wreck.”
“Must be.” I glanced at him in the rearview. “Do you not like giving
Miss Cruise a lift?”
“I don’t mind,” he answered honestly. “I just don’t want her to be overcharged.”
“That’s very thoughtful of you.”
“Do you think we can invite her for dinner again? I really enjoyed movie night.”
“How about we ask her w
