Page 45 of Twisted Truths

He let out a sigh. “Fine. But I am having a talk with his father.”

“Grandpa!”

“Miranda.” He glowered down at me. “Someone needs to hold him accountable.”

Knowing there wasn’t a thing I could do to change his mind, I turned back to my work. He pressed a kiss to the top of my head and went to the door.

“It goes without saying, you’re grounded.”

“I know.”

He nodded and left the house.

My phone pinged in my backpack, and I got it out to see a message from Henry.

Henry

M?You there?

Asshole.

I deleted the messages and blocked his number, then responded to Tara.

Tara

Henry’s been looking for you

Me

So?

Tara

How long are you suspended for?

Me

Out of school today then all next week in school

Tara

Did you tell them he was behind it?

Me

No. If I did then he wouldn’t graduate on time

Tara

So?

Me

The faster he graduates, the faster he’s out of PS

Tara

you grounded?

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