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Chapter 14 — A Trust Too Easily Given

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The next morning, Selena woke to the sound of her husband moving around the bedroom, already dressed, already late.

“I’ve got meetings all day,” he said, fastening his watch. “Board calls, investor lunches… I might not be home tonight.”

Selena adjusted the cuff of his shirt for him, fingers light and practiced. “I’ll have dinner ready anyway.”

He smiled, satisfied by the answer. “You’re finally not asking questions.”

“I trust you,” she replied.

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