Chapter 5

Ryan

Element- An essential requirement to a cause of action, such as bringing a lawsuit to enforce a particular right.

Standing in her diminutive and cozy kitchen, Ms. Sandleworthy asks, “Would you like a cup of tea and some chips?” She glances sideways at the tree branches sticking out of the sock bandana tied around my head.

“Thank you,” I say. I sit down at the table and set my tea on a nearby coaster, then nibble on a few chips before tucking the bag into the backpack at my feet.

“Thank you for the food, but I need to get back to Madi and James,” I say, standing up and shrugging on my pack. “I’m curious—what did those men want earlier at the market?&rdqu...

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