Chapter 37: Where Do You Stand?

The bus pulled up before long. Nancy and Mario Walton got on one after the other, while Ryder Walton drove himself back to the village. On the road, Mario noticed Nancy's red eyes, and it made his chest ache. "Nancy, it's okay," he said softly. "Once we're back in the city, no one will be able to hurt you." Nancy listened, gazed out the window with a faraway look, then let out a small sigh. "I've made up my mind." "Made up your mind about what?" Mario asked. She turned and met his eyes, speaking...