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Chapter 16

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Eunice’s POV

“So… you knew him as Denver?” Frederick asked out of nowhere, his voice cutting through the soft hum of the engine like a sudden spark.

I nodded slowly, my fingers tightening around Devon’s small, warm body curled against my chest. He was still fast asleep, completely unaware of the storm raging inside me.

“Yeah… that’s how I knew him. Back when he and my brother first got close.”

Frederick let out a quiet, almost fond laugh.

“Denver was the name he forced everyone to use in school. Said it sounded cooler, edgier. More mysterious.” He shook his head, smirking. “We even shared the same nickname for a bit, he was paranoid about girls mixing us up, losing his ‘brand.’ Kid was a total playboy back then.”

The word playboy hit like a slap. Old memories clawed their way up, laughs, stolen kisses, promises whispered in the dark. I shoved them down hard.

“So you two grew up together?” I asked, forcing my tone to stay steady. “Then why didn’t I ever see you around back then?”

“Not
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