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Chapter 16

Author: Arab Wood
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The coffee in my cup was cold now, forgotten as Sofia spread papers across her dining room table. Outside, gentle rain tapped on the windows, making a soft sound that didn't match the storm growing inside me.

"This is bad, Emily." Sofia pushed another paper toward me. This one had what looked like my name signed on it, but I'd never seen it before. "Carlos has made a fake foundation in Argentina. Using your name."

I picked up the paper, touching the fake signature. It looked almost exactly like mine, the same curvy 'E', the same small lift at the end. It sent chills down my back.

"When did he do this?" My voice sounded empty even to myself.

"Four months ago," Sofia tucked her dark hair behind her ear, worry lines showing on her usually confident face. "Right after your accident. While you were still in the hospital."

The meaning hung heavy between us. While I was fighting to stay alive, my husband was making plans to ruin my life.

"What exactly does this mean?" I asked, though I feare
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