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I went back home after class. I didn't want to talk to Yllana or Martinus.
I had to clear my mind, find out what I wanted. I changed into my hiking clothes (a dress with fewer layers of skirts) and put on some boots, ready to go outside.
But first, I went down for lunch.
None of the men were there. It was just Arlene, the kids, Kecia and Moira. Emere was upstairs with Erynn.
"Hello," I said, sitting down next to Arlene, who served the food in the men's absence. She cut me a generous piece of the beef roast, and I poured gravy over the potato mash I scooped myself.
"Hi, Amy," Moira said. "How was your day?"
"Good," I said. "I've learned a lot. I've also been invited to dinner at the Novak's house for tomorrow."
"That's good," Moira said. "I'm glad you aren't continuing with that
