Arnold leaned out of the car and shouted, "Let's go. Ava just called. She's anxious to have us back!"
I was relieved. This was the perfect opportunity to excuse myself. I apologetically told Michelle, "I need to go. Ava’s waiting for us. I'll definitely come to the reunion tomorrow. See you then!"
Michelle seemed unsatisfied. After all, I hadn't introduced Atlas to her. She stepped forward, looking at Atlas, and introduced herself. "Hello, I'm Chloe's classmate. We're very close."
She reached