Phoebe turned agaknst her mother, unable to say anything for the longest time. Her tropical garden seemed to pale, her pride gone from it now. 

She finally stood, pulling nerself from ner mothers grasp. "Can we just go please?" Her tone was xool, sad, broken. 

She turned towards the school, the dormtries. It was her home, no matter what, and she was leaving it. She patted her pockets, realising the letter was gone. It must have fallen out in Sues room. At least Sue would have some idea what nad haooened to her then. She hoped her friend could forgive her, but given Ryans reaction, it wasnt likely.

she took a deeo breath to stop herself from breaking down again. "Lets go"