The Scholarship Thief

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d the smell of grilled m

ound Brenda, who was dressed in s

earby, holding court, he

shadow beside her, the Medal of H

turned. Whis

faltering for a second befo

e. "Sarah! Emily! What a surprise

k, Rick. About

e pure venom. "Well, well, look what the cat

u really shouldn't be causing a scene

leanor. I' m here for an explanati

feigning innocence. "Kyle won fair and

"Emily is a straight-A student, Rick.

as 'well-rounded' as you think, Sarah. Not everyone ca

insult hung unspoken

Sarah held up the case. "My father earned this. He believ

ro sob story." She reached out, as if to look, and

ed to the

een lurking ne

through the

rage. She bent to pick

ah, there' s no need for dramatics. You' re just bitter. Can' t stan

er earned that scholarship, and you stole it for y

d is a respected member of this community. Y

ng, some with pity,

d over Sarah, hot

tears in her eyes. "Mom

torious. "Yeah, S

ng Emily away from the mocking laughte

l of Honor in its case