Sensing that her presence would only make things even more awkward for the two of them, Darcy picked up the earring she had dropped under the table earlier and hurried out.
The door banged dully against the frame and bounced back open again. Outside, a dozen or so little neighbors were crowded together; they had clearly been watching the commotion for quite some time. Darcy pulled a cloth up over her face, quickly squeezed into the crowd, and before leaving, cast one last worried glance into the room.
For a moment, the sudden appearance of the girl drew everyone’s...
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