After Rosa and Alice saw Julian off, Rosa quickly dashed back to her room and shut the door before Alice could start lecturing her.
Her phone was practically exploding with messages from Hannah.
The gist of her messages was quite clear: 'I'm doomed. Uncle Julian really did it. My card's been cut off, and I got a major scolding from my parents.'
Rosa thought for a moment and then immediately called her back.
"I've never had to swallow such a bitter pill!" Hannah exclaimed when she answered. After venting about her own problems, she asked worriedly, "Did Uncle Julian tattle on you to Mrs. Everly?"
"No," Rosa said gleefully. "He even said I could go to him for help and that he'd come to my mom's birthday party!"
Hannah was silent for a moment.
"Why does Uncle Julian treat us so differe
