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THE COST OF BELONGING

“Well… their moms did.”
“Oh. Well, I’m your mother, and I care for you. Even though

sometimes you can be so stubborn, I still love you.” She kissed my

forehead.
“I love you too.” I was glad my mom could forgive me now.

I continued, “So… is everything okay now?”
“Uh, no. You still have another person waiting for an apology.”

I thought it was Dad or maybe the principal—but then I realized it
was Alexa.

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