Chapter 20 THE PRICE

The boarding school was larger than any place Ariel had known, with tall gates, sweeping grounds, and hallways polished to a shine. She carried her small bag tightly, overwhelmed by the noise and the uniformed girls bustling everywhere.

Her dormitory smelled of new mattresses and chalk dust. The beds were metallic and tidy. Girls greeted her with p

            
            

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