“I know.”
“Then tell me!”
She took a slow breath.
“No.”
I almost exploded.
“You’re protecting someone.”
“I’m protecting Emily’s right to tell you herself.”
“She’s twelve!”
“And tomorrow she’s going to stand in front of an auditorium and do something she’s terrified to do.”
I shook my head.
“This is ridiculous.”
“Then come tomorrow.”
“Why can’t you just tell me now?”
Linda’s expression hardened slightly.
