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Chapter Thirteen: Things People Notice

Aria's Pov

By the third day, the house developed a rhythm I didn’t like.

Not loud. Not chaotic. Just… aware.

Everyone knew where everyone else was most of the time. The doors didn’t slam. Conversations didn’t overlap. Even the quiet moments felt monitored, like silence itself was paying attention.

Julian woke early.

I noticed because the kitchen light was already on when I came out of my room. He sat at the table with his coffee, sleeves rolled up, phone
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