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“I put something under the lid so air could get in.”
I stared at him.
He looked ashamed. “I couldn’t lift her. I tried. I’m bigger now, but not big enough.”
I dropped to my knees despite the pain and took his face in my hands.
“You did everything right.”
His mouth trembled.
“Last time I didn’t.”
“Quincy—”
“I heard her,” he whispered. “My sister. I heard her continue reading …
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