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2026-06-16 23:00:00Lenny's Pov
I saw nothing. That was the decision I made at seven in the morning when I knocked on 3A with Shadow's leash in my hand and my face set to neutral. David opened the door in a dark shirt, hair slightly unruly, coffee in hand. He looked at me, and I looked at him. Neither of us said anything for a moment. "Morning," he said. "Morning," I said.<
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DEADLY FACADE: I Became His Obsession Under The Surface
Lenny's Pov The damage was not simple. The gash across his knuckles was deep and uneven. Someone had treated this in a hurry with no real supplies and not enough light. "What happened?" I said, keeping my eyes on his hand.
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