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Chapter 39 Closer than I should

Author: Ria M
last update publish date: 2026-02-27 20:27:35

(Rayner)

“Here’s Amara’s file and the new staff’s file you asked for?”

Olivia’s voice snaps me out of my thoughts. I take the folders from her quickly, almost too quickly. I had asked for the files of every new employee that’s employed this month because I couldn’t bring myself to say the name out loud.

Felix Reid.

I needed to confirm something for myself after he introduced himself as Amara’s husband. The word has been echoing in my head since I walked away. Husband.

“Is everything alright, si
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