"Devory told the girls in her clique to give you the silent treatment today”
Miri absentmindedly twirled the strands of hair that had come loose from her ponytail.
“Ma,” she said, “I think Shoshi’s mother is sick with something serious.”
“Oy, I’m sorry to hear that. She should have a refuah sheleimah.”
“It sounds like they need help at home.”
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