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Chapter 16

Author: Amy
last update publish date: 2026-01-16 21:34:31

Clara

I waited until the house had gone quiet, until even the old pipes seemed to hold their breath.

Gina stood at the kitchen counter with her back turned, rinsing a single mug that was already clean.

“Gina,” I said.

Gina did not turn around. “What?”

The word was careless, almost bored, and that was what finally pushed me forward.

“I know,” I said.

The water kept running.

“You always say that,” Gina replied. “You know what, exactly?”

I swallowed. My throat burned, my heart thudding so har
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