Throughout the day, Patricia didn't return to class but went home early to rest. Penny already expected that, so she didn't dwell on it. Instead, Penny focused on the task for the day.
Strangely, her classmates were more forthcoming about her. Some approached her during recess, asking her if she wanted to join them. It was the same during lunch and afternoon siesta. Penny had to use all the excuses she could to refuse the invitation. Thankfully, they didn't seem to take it to the heart.
When classes were over, Penny languidly arranged her things in her drawers and her bag. She let other students leave first because she was small and didn't want to squeeze her way through the crowd. As she did so, she noticed a figure standing in front of her desk.
"Hmm?" a hum escaped her as she looked up at the person. Deep lines appeared between Penny's brows when she saw Ginnie. "Ginnie?"
