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He might've been fooled by her once before, but it wouldn't happen again.
What did she do?
At one place, I worked the managerial end of things while our foreman was in the hospital." For the first time since Steve had entered the room, Ziff now looked Clay's way, his face smug and confident.
Did he just threaten Clay?
Hmph! Some folks wouldn't be warned by the rattling of a snake either.
Because you're gossiping!
Time instantly warped to the past as memories from the night of the Miller's Ranch barbecue--the night Clay had completely misinterpreted a situation between her and Keith.
I should have known. Those are the worst--the misinterpretations.
Or was it possible that past experience had taught her it wasn't worth the effort because no one believed her anyway?
Bingo
So this is how Bella felt when the whole town turned on her. And she was just in high school at the time.
At what point do teachers in my circumstance receive support from this administration?"
Yes!
To top it off, he was a great guy. They just didn't come any nicer.
Maybe...
Could it be true that Jacob was finally coming around, and in such a miraculous way?
Probably Not
The irony of the moment wasn't lost on Bella. They still prayed at public meetings, but she wasn't allowed to speak truth to a student's question?
Right
Then without comment, he stepped to the still open front door, donned his hat, and stepped out into the sunlight. A few seconds later, the engine of his pickup roared to life, then grew fainter as he pulled away.
What? That's His reaction?
