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Chapter 47

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Gideon did not answer. He took her hand and led her into the study. He closed the door, like the walls could hear.

Behind a row of law books was a safe. He turned the dial and took out a small black recorder. He put it on the desk between them, like something that might bite.

“Three nights ago,” he said, “the device Jackson hid in Hannah’s study caught something. I should have played it for you the same night. I did not. I will tell you why. But first, listen.”

“Play it.”

“Sarah…”

“Play it, Gid
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