Charlie reminded herself. She turned them off and pulled the board around so that she could peer into their backs. She reached inside and adjusted a wire. A key slid into the lock of the door, and Charlie startled at the sound. She snatched the pillowcase and threw it over the faces as Jessica entered the room. Jessica paused in the doorway with a grin. “What was that?” she asked. “What?” Charlie said innocently. “Come on, I know you were working on that thing you never let me see.” She dropped her backpack on the floor, then flopped dramatically back on the bed. “Anyways, I’m exhausted!” she
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