THE CHOICE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING (PART ONE)
The first week of October brought a fresh breeze to Evergreen. The trees lining the streets swayed gently in the morning wind, and the school compound hummed with anticipation as students prepared for the Regional Academic Excellence Competition. Every afternoon, Hannah stayed behind to coach the literature and public speaking teams, and every afternoon, the students grew a little more confident. One evening, after practice had ended, Deborah lingered behind as the other students filed out of the classroom.
"Ma?"
"Yes, Deborah?"
The young girl