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Chapter 24

I never knew Nick was so messy. Even his bed was undone. There was a bag of chips on his pillow. He’s going to need a maid when he’s older.

For sure.

Of all the things I saw in his bedroom, one thing stuck out the most: on his bed stand, right beside his Halloween mask, there was a large hardcover book. I walked over to take a closer look at it. It was at least six hundred pages.

If Nick is dyslexic, then I wonder how long it took him to read it? What kind of book would be worth all that time and energy?

I picked it up and read the title. Professional cooking. Learn the tricks of trade. From classical French cuisine to the newest trends.

A recipe book? Why is Nick reading this? It can’t be for school. People say that he’s flunking every class and won’t be getting his high school diploma.

I don’t care.

Then just as I was passing out of his room, Mrs. Lund called out. “A table! Et on se grouille!”