Kapitel 103: Chapter 103: Mom's Secrets

"HOW DO YOU LIKE school, Tru?" asked the doctor, changing the subject and setting off alarm bells in my head.

Here it goes, I thought to myself. She thought she'd softened me up with that story and therefore, I'd tell her anything now. Nope. I wasn't that easy.

"I like it," I replied. "Well, the school part. Last year I was kind of out of it, but I'm better this year."

"Do you have problems with anyone at school?" Her eyes drilled into me.

"No, I mean, mostly no." Once again, I wanted to sew my lips closed.

Dr. Frankler smiled. "If you didn't have any problems with other students, Tru, you would be the only one. Trust me."

"Well, I try to avoid the people that bug me." Namely Zena, I thought. "So, it's not so bad."

"And your friend, Ruthie Robles, how long have you known her?"