The Quiet Girl in the Dojo Who Made Every Black Belt Bow

at her.

His smile was gone.

“Where did you learn that?”

Ellie lowered her hand.

“At home.”

“You keep saying that.”

“That’s the answer.”

Tyler’s jaw worked.

“You think you’re too good for us?”

“No.”

“Then why are you acting like that?”

Ellie tilted her head.

“Like what?”

“Like you’re above everybody.”

For the first time, something flickered in Ellie’s eyes.

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