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69. Tracking Jared

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Max’s POV

She rolled her eyes, but the smile broke through before she could hide it.

We ate like that, trading bites, the clink of cutlery and the quiet between us somehow comfortable.

By the time the plates were empty, I realized the tension from last night had become much lighter.

We carried the empty plates back into the kitchen.

She set hers in the sink and reached for the sponge, but I caught her wrist before she could start.

“I’ll wash. You dry.”

She narrowed her eyes at me like she was deciding whether to argue, then gave a small shrug.

Warm water filled the basin, then I rolled up my sleeves and slipped my hands in, the soap foaming around the plates.

She kept staring at me, waiting for the first one.

When I passed it to her, a drop of water slid down her finger.

She flicked it at me without warning.

It landed on my cheek then I paused, staring at her. Her lips twitched. I set the next plate on the counter, shook my wet hands, and sent a scatter of drops in her direction.

She
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