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Chapter 15

Author: Cold Storm
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-26 19:15:22

The flight back from Chicago felt different. Thomas and I sat closer than necessary, his hand finding mine during takeoff. We talked quietly about the Wakefield account, but underneath every professional conversation was an awareness of what had almost happened at dinner.

"Detective Rivera said she'd meet us at three," I said, checking my phone as we descended into the city.

"I'll drive you," Thomas offered. "If you want company."

"I'd like that."

His fingers squeezed mine gently. Whatever Detective Rivera had to tell me, I wouldn't be facing it alone.

We landed at noon, and by 2:30, I was sitting in Thomas's car outside the police station, my stomach in knots.

"You don't have to come in," I told him.

"I want to. Unless you'd rather handle it alone."

I shook my head. "I don't want to do anything alone anymore."

Detective Rivera was waiting in the same conference room where I'd given my initial statement about Alex pushing me down the stairs. She was a small woman with kind eyes and gr
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