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“Hey, Aud. Wait up.”
It was Wednesday morning, and Will jogged down the hall to catch Halli before she went into first period.
“Haven’t seen you around,” he said.
“I’ve been here,” she said. “Unfortunately.”
He handed her the smartphone. “Here. It’s ready. Let me know if you need any help setting it up.”
“Thank you.” She smiled at him—a genuine smile. “I really appreciate that.” Then she started to turn away.
“Hey, I was thinking,” Will said. “I told my mom I’d do a software upgrade at the office this week. I thought I might go in this afternoon. You want a ride?”
“Oh. All right, sure.”
Halli had forgotten all about my job as bookkeeper until my mom brought it up the night before.
“I’m so glad you’re coming in tomorrow,” she’d said. “I need you to update the donor list, and th
