Pages 153 through 184 Summary

Morwenna agrees to spend time with Janine and another teenager who attends the book club meetings, Hugh. Morwenna picks out additional Christmas gifts with Janine and Hugh, then they travel to Janine's home. Janine has her own room she designed herself, and Morwenna wishes she had that kind of privacy.

Hugh and Janine give Morwenna a series of books she hasn't read, as the author is the topic of discussion at the next book club. Hugh and Janine inquire as to what happened with Morwenna's leg. She lies and says it was from a car accident, and when they press Morwenna further, Morwenna cries from a feeling of helplessness. Toward the end of the gathering, Hugh speaks with Morwenna privately and says that Wim may not be the villain Janine makes him out to be. Wim saved Hugh from some bullies...