DRE’S P.O.V “So Nathaniel’s in juvenile, did you hear about that?” Mrs Hampshire’s chair feels more uncomfortable under me than usual. It’s probably not the chair, just the way she brought up Nate. “I didn’t really follow up with his trial; I didn’t know,” I admit, fingers twisting in my lap. Mrs Hampshire gives a knowing nod. “It’s not a problem at all; he’s facing the consequences of his actions; that’s all there is to it,” she explains. I nod, swallowing the dry lump in my throat. Nate’s in juvenile, with other young offenders. He’s been calling all through last week, which I think is when the trial started, texting from burners because I kept blocking all the old ones. I was staying away from Luke then, and since I couldn’t speak to him, I took his advice. Luke told me to ignore Nate, and that’s what I’ve been doing. “Do you know how long he’s going to be there?” I ask. “Six to twelve months,” Hampshire responds. I nod, well deserved. “Is...is this why you calle
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