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Chapter 40

Author: Jonathan Stilldon
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-14 15:16:02

Kelvin sat in the leather taxi seat as it rained and looked out at the harsh lights that were shining in through the window. The city was always just out of reach, he told himself, an endless film in his head. Evelyn's warm hand brought a sense of life to the streets tonight; they were alive. His evening was not normal for what he was doing, and that was the idea.

"Sugar, I have a crush on you," Evelyn whispered. Her voice was low in the darkness of the taxi.

She slyly smiled and pounced on him with her perfume mixing with the subtle city aroma. "You are so refreshing; do you know that? You are not like the other men I've dated."

Kelvin smiled, his thoughts ringing in his head. This was a temporary escape, a moment outside his predictable routine. The initial burden of guilt he felt had disappeared, replaced by the excitement of the unknown.

They passed by a line of bright neon signs advertising baby food, and Kelvin stole a quick look at Evelyn. She had a teasing aura about her that
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