Chapter 123

"You don’t have to knock," I said with a smile. "This is your space. Come and go as you please."

"I can’t believe how nice all of you are," Crystal said.

She had calmed down and was chewing gum. Her eyes remained a bit puffy, but she seemed in good spirits.

"Oh my gosh, you totally unpacked me!" she said.

"I did the best I could," I said.

"You saw all of it, huh?" Crystal said.

"I did," I admitted. "There were some surprises."

"Where are the suitcases?" she asked. "There’s one thing I need to get out of it."

"I think I found it," I said. "Take a look in the kitchen."

Crystal nearly bounced over to the counter and let out a happy squeal when she saw the coke. She stuck a fingernail in the bag and lifted it to her nose, giving a strong snort.

"So you’ve seen all my little secrets," Crystal said, st