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CHAPTER 49

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The drive back from the paper mill was silent.

Julian sat in the rear of the SUV with the worn leather notebook resting on one knee.

Beside it lay the Polaroid of Mary Sullivan standing between the two bassinets.

And beneath both was the hand-drawn map of St. Mary's maternity wing.

One room circled over and over again.

Room 216.

Across from him, Ethan watched the city roll past the tinted window.

"You've been quiet."


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