Lately Iโd begun carrying pain amulets in my bag, like some people have breath mints.
Kim HarrisonFace it, you stupid little cookie maker,โ Jenks said, almost sounding fond, โin the last couple of days youโve seen what itโs like to be in a family, with all the touchy tempers and irritation that goes on. Now you get to see the other side, where we do stupid stuff for each other just because we like you. Rache is the little sister. Ivyโs the big sister. Iโm the uncle from out of state, and youโre the rich nephew no one likes but we put up with you anyway because we feel sorry for you. Just let me help, huh? It wonโt kill you.
Kim HarrisonHey!" I exclaimed, seeing the total. "They're charging me retail. Glenn!" I complained. "They can't do that." I shook it at him. "I shouldn't have to pay retail!" "What did you expect? You can keep that. It's your copy." I sat back in a huff and shoved it in my bag with my sticky scarf as he typed his slow, painful way through my report. "Where's this human compassion I keep hearing about?" "That's it, baby doll," he said, voice smoother than usual. He was laughing at me.
Kim HarrisonHe didn't want Lucy to grow up feeling alone, surrounded by everything and having nothing.
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