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chapter 9: Fool Me Once

The sun crept through the curtains, casting a soft glow in the room as I awoke. A sense of unease lingered from the events of the previous day. Thoughts swirled in my mind, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.

As I lay in bed, I reflected on the sudden appearance of the congratulatory cake. It seemed out of place, and Carmen's explanation only fueled my suspicions. I recalled the unexpected encounter when I went looking for her during dinner, only to find her talking to Adrian. The conversation seemed hushed, and their body language hinted at a level of secrecy that left me uneasy.

The memory gnawed at me, and I decided to confront Carmen about it. The air in the room felt tense as I mentioned the cake. "Carmen, about that cake last night, what was it really about? And why were you talking to Adrian when dinner was getting cold?"

Carmen's eyes darted for a moment, a subtle flicker of discomfort crossing her face. She quickly composed herself. "It was just a surpr
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