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Chapter 15

Author: Liliy.S
last update publish date: 2026-08-24 20:01:00
Natalie’s POV

The park gates were cold under my hand. At eight in the morning, the gravel paths were mostly empty, save for a single city worker clearing dead leaves near the pavilion. The air smelled of damp earth and the sharp, clean sting of early autumn.

I didn't let myself look behind me.

I had told Daniel the appointment at the clinic was at eight-thirty. I found Marcus by the old willow tree near the edge of the duck pond. He was standing with his hands in his pockets, his heavy wool
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