“I read that proposal Miss Worthington sent you,” I say. “Oh?” he asks. “Are you in publishing?” “I’m in the book.” He frowns. “I don’t understand.” “The ‘older woman’ she talks about. The one she goes on the trip with.” Realization washes over him. “The manuscript didn’t mention—” “No, because before now I didn’t give Kelsey permission to use my name,” I say. “But after reading it, I think it’ll be fun to collaborate with her on this project. It’s a good story. An interesting story. And full of revelations that I think many young people will be able to relate to. Things I wish I’d known when
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