CHAPTER 31
The next morning, Lila found herself moving through the crowded halls towards Julia's locker, her jaw set with grim purpose. The sceptical voices in her head attempted to drown out the delicate spark of optimism in Julia's letter, but she pushed them away.
Lila approached the corner and saw Julia at her locker, her blonde hair falling in glossy curls. Lila took a fortifying breath and lightly tapped Julia's shoulder. Julia gasped slightly before her eyes focused on Lila, widening in amazement.
"Lila! "I wasn't expecting you here," Julia said cautiously.
Lila reached into her bag and pulled out a worn notebook, quickly scrawling a response.
“I got your letter. Even after Trent crumpled it, I read every word.”
Julia's expression crumpled with remorse and anger as she took
