Chapter 121: Hanging by a Thread

Miranda sat in Liliana's car, watching Nixon Walker behind the wheel. "Nixon, you finally made it back," she said, relief loosening her shoulders. "What, only two days apart and you already missed me?" Nixon teased. Miranda couldn't manage a smile. Anxiety clouded her face as she glanced through the window at the school bus. "You really trust Liliana alone with Holly?" she asked. "Why wouldn't I? With so many of us here, what could Holly possibly do?" Nixon flicked a glance at Liliana on the...