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162. Crossing lines

last update publish date: 2026-04-24 22:41:34

Maya

I spot him before he realizes I’m standing right behind him of course it’s him out of everyone in the world it had to be Ryan.

I lean slightly against the post beside him like I have every right to be there like I have been standing there the whole time, and I let my eyes follow the same direction his are already locked on.

Lena.

Still playing perfect little family, still smiling like nothing ever broke and still breathing.

My jaw tightens. “You always did have terrible timing,” I say calm
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