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Work and School“Oh, Jonah,” Reena moaned. “You didn't.”
They'd returned to the estate much later than anticipated—obviously—and Vera left Jonah at the car without another word. Confused, he'd gotten some sleep, and sought out Terrence and Reena the next morning. He recounted the previous evening's details, from the Maiden's Rose to the tire. Terrence looked just as confused as Jonah felt, but Reena, who looked pained, made that remark.
“Didn't what?” he asked.
“Jonah, are you serious right now?” Reena looked at him in disbelief.
“Serious about what?” demanded Jonah.
Reena tossed her paintbrush to the side none too gently, and turned to face Jonah completely. “Did you really treat Vera like that? In front of a stranger? A female stranger, no less?”
Jonah glared at her. “I treated
