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CHAPTER 90

Author: Daisy potter
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Tyler’s POV

Claire was the easier of the two she was soft, hopeful, and desperate for connection.

Ethan would take more finesse. He was sharp when he wanted to be, but his emotions ran deep, unpredictable. That made him dangerous, but also exploitable.

I didn’t need them to love me. I just needed them to believe me.

The morning started the same as always. The clinic was buzzing, staff darting from patient to patient. I used the chaos to my advantage, weaving through it with my usual calm efficiency. Everyone trusted the calm guy in the storm.

Claire was at her station, sorting patient files, humming softly under her breath. I approached slowly, making sure my footsteps were light enough not to startle her.

“Hey,” I said smoothly, setting a cup of coffee beside her. “You look like you could use this.”

Her eyes brightened. “Tyler, you’re a lifesaver. I didn’t get breakfast.”

I leaned casually against the counter, lowering my voice as though what I was about to say was confidential. “You
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