Chapter 192

Elodie’s POV

The relay ended just after two o’clock. The auditorium slowly emptied, people chatting about weekend plans or heading out for lunch.

My team packed up our notes and buzzers, still talking about the close calls and what we could have done better.

I smiled and nodded in the right places, but everything felt a bit disconnected, like I was watching it all through glass.

Mom and Garrick