Stolen Destiny: The Ivy League Lie

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he strode over, his e

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t the words out. "How the

worked hard, Mike. M

p jump. "Sophia's been dreaming of Yale since she was ten! H

in the doorway, her eyes wide and

spered, her voice tr

vely around her. "It's not fair, Soph. Sh

voice rose, despera

was a low snarl. "First, you steal Mom and D

t. "It's okay, Mike. Maybe... maybe

er, then hardening again as he looked at me. "She's the one wh

is eyes. "I heard about something. A way to...

d. "What are you

Sometimes, when luck is stolen, a sacrifice has to

yes wide. "Oh, Mike, no

, almost invisible spark of som

e," Mike said, his voice r

igging into my skin. "You're goi

rting me! What a

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at! A small cut, and I bleed too much

't be ridiculous. That's Sophia's illness. You're

excuse for avoiding PE, for getting extra attention. My actual, diagnosed

a game, Mike

me towards the door. "You're going to make t

ing a path down her cheek. Her expressio

lie. Al