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

though he had not said much.

“I’m sorry I didn’t say anything.”

That made Ellie pause.

It was the first apology that truly surprised her.

Mason looked down.

“I knew it felt wrong. I just stood there.”

Ellie studied him.

Then she bowed to him too.

“Thank you.”

Maya wiped her eyes quickly with the heel of her hand, pretending she had something in them.

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