Calculated Moves

Brooke left Gemma's place empty-handed, forced to move out for the time being.

When Audrey Alston came by to see her, she caught Brooke mid-move, boxes stacked by the door.

Audrey frowned. "Brooke, you just moved in. Why are you packing up already?"

Brooke's eyes went red, her voice trembling. "Mrs. Whitmore can't stand me. She's been on my case about everything. Gideon's afraid I'll end up gettin