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Big Little Lies Chapter 61

By Liane Moriarty

Chapter 61

Jane drops Ziggy off at school, wondering what she's going to do.
She wants to tell someone immediately that Ziggy is totally innocent; that it was Max all along.
In fact, she thinks of Ziggy as something of a hero. The kid not only didn't bully Amabella, but protected Amabella's secret.
On orientation day, he allowed himself to be pointed out as the bully because Amabella was scared that if she told on Max, Max would kill her.
Jane wonders whether she should tell Miss Barnes, or maybe go straight to the principal?
And how will Celeste react to the news?
Mrs. Ponder directs Jane's attention to Ziggy.
He's scratching his head fiercely.
Mrs. Ponder calls him over and looks through his hair.
Yup. The kid had lice.