They Made Me Sleep in the Garage for Christmas Until the Truth Came Out

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“Community college teachers should really watch their spending,” Olivia agreed, smiling at the table at large.

My jaw tightened.

Mr. Townsend’s phone buzzed, and he went slightly pale at whatever he read, excusing himself with an apology that didn’t quite cover the urgency in his movement. From the hallway, his voice carried clearly: no, he hadn’t continue reading …