Chapter 246

"If Dr. Moore didn't like you, why would he keep showing up at your place all the time?" Nora Murray looked genuinely puzzled. "And think about it—he's spoiled you ever since you were kids. Has he ever said no to you? If that’s not liking someone, then what is?" "But he stopped doing all that," Grace Shaw gave a bitter laugh. "Marcus doesn’t come around anymore. His mom told me he’s leaving next year to study abroad—he’ll be gone for years." "Wait, seriously? Since when? I had no idea." Grace shook her head. "It's okay. I've thought it through. I can't just orbit around him forever. Maybe that's part of why he never liked me back. Lately I've been wondering if I should try figuring out something to do." "Like a job?" Nora nodded slowly. "That’s not a bad idea. You’re not a kid anymore; can’t just play around all day. Doing something meaningful might be good for you." "Yeah, but the problem is, I don’t even know what I’m good at." Grace sighed. "Whatever I learned back in college is pre