“Belle! I didn’t realise...I...well...”
The whole way home, Belle was quieter than usual; and even Lottie, who hadn’t known her as long as the others, noticed this. “You ok, honey?” she asked, ten 分 into the bus ride. “You’re very quiet.”
Belle roused herself. “Just thinking about something, Lottie, that’s all.”
“Ooh, nothing bad, I hope.” Lottie gave her an encouraging smile. “It’d spoil a perfect day!”
Belle managed to return her smile. “No, I think I’m just a bit worn out, that’s all.”
“Is it any wonder?” Meg looked over the back of her シート, 座席 at Belle. “After chasing around the beach...
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