Chapter 55: Abetting the Wicked

Edith Balam grew up in the countryside, in a home that could barely scrape by. When she went to college, every cent of her tuition came from loans. She had no money for living expenses. Weekends were filled with part-time jobs, and when things got really tough, she'd buy extra steamed buns in the morning and make them last all day. Once, Amelia Looske spotted Edith crouched behind a big tree, gnawing on a cold bun and nearly choking. Amelia bought her a bottle of water. After talking for a bit,...