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Chapter 40: Curiosity turn Intrigue
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2026-04-10 23:17:22Ethan's POV
Her movements held my eyes without pause.
Obsession took hold, one I stopped fighting long ago.
That morning, while eating toast, I noticed her talking to Uncle Robert about money matters, each word measured, like she already saw what came next. Walking past offices later, I slowed down on purpose, watching people shift around her - grins appearing out of nowhere, heads tilting slightly in regard, even old Mrs. Hargrove thawing when Sam brought up the baby new
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