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Despite Erik’s bullying, Paul remained ___________in his determination to uncover the truth about Luis’s death.

Erik’s _______________ smirk whenever he insulted Paul made it clear he had no fear of consequences.

It was _________________for someone like Paul—a legally blind player—to make such an impact on the soccer field, but he proved everyone wrong.

Paul’s _____________ efforts to join the soccer team finally paid off when he was allowed to play for Tangerine Middle School.

After the sinkhole disaster at Lake Windsor Middle School, the campus was littered with _________________from the collapsed portables.

To Paul, his parents’ vision of Erik’s success was nothing more than a ______________, an illusion that would shatter under scrutiny.

Any attempt to influence the referees will be seen as an ________________of the rules.

Paul’s glasses felt like some strange _____________, an unnecessary burden forced upon him because of a lie.

The soccer team was _________________ in their decision to accept Paul, recognizing his skill despite his history at Lake Windsor.

Paul was ______________________ by Erik's amazing football skills, unable to look away.

Paul had grown to ___________________ the way his parents ignored Erik’s cruelty, pretending he was the golden child.

As the muck fires continued to burn, the air quality around Lake Windsor began to ______________, making it harder to breathe.

When Erik and Arthur decided to ___________ the houses, they never expected anyone would connect them to the crime.

Paul would often ________________about his past, trying to remember the moment that had cost him his sight.

The ____________ water of the koi pond hid many secrets.