Chapter 124

Selah

The early morning sun cast long shadows across the University of Seattle campus as Cleo and I made our way through the quad. Students bustled around us, some rushing to class while others lounged on benches, soaking up the warmth.

"I'm telling you, Sel, everybody's been talking about that decoding competition," Cleo said, nudging me with her elbow. "You're practically a celebrity now."

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