A Life Debt Repaid

Cordy typed: [The point is, what do we do to allay Quinn’s suspicion?]

Sam had no idea and could not help peeking at Quinn just then.

Quinn was already focused on him, so when he turned, she promptly looked toward him.

As their eyes met, Sam promptly averted his gaze, looking really guilty just then.

Quinn pursed her lips, left perplexed by Sam’s recent behavior.

Sam was at a loss too-he did not do anything wrong, so why could he not hold his head high?

He texted the secret chat group: [I don’t know.]

And it was the truth.

Zoe thought about it. [How about coming up with some excuse and telling her where you were this morning?]

expose him. We just assured Quinn, so if Sam explains himself right away, Quinn would be sharp enough to tell that we were talking to him. She might blame us, so doing anything now is unnecessary since it’d

responded: [So? What should he

think it’s

Sam

elaborated: [The point of a surprise is its unexpectedness. In fact, Quinn would be further surprised if she’s feeling disappointed. Just hold on for

surprise and not a shock? I don’t even know if

Don’t you know how Quinn feels about

worry.

press the issue. [I’ll

was done on that end, he found messages from another

[Sam, is Quinn

Sam replied: [What?]

Zoe been hanging

[Don’t think

and Zoe have been acting weird, and we’re wondering what they might be up to. That’s