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Chapter 22 — More Than Paper

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LYDIA'S POV

Nobody moved for a full three seconds. Then Ethan did.

He walked toward where David and I were standing with our hands still connected. He stopped in front of us and looked down at our joined hands and then up at David.

He didn't say a word. David looked at him, the looks between the men wasn’t professional or friendly. David's grip loosened and I pulled my hand back and stepped toward Ethan.

Ethan took my hand gently. Turned us around, we started walking.

Behind us I heard Nina.

"W
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