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

just making me look stupid.”

Ellie answered before Coach Calder could.

“I’m not making you look anything.”

A few parents shifted on the bench.

Tyler’s cheeks flushed.

“You know what I mean.”

Ellie stood still.

“I do.”

The quiet of that reply landed harder than a shout.

Tyler looked around and realized everyone was listening.

That made it worse.

His pride, already continue reading …