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Chapter 21

作者: Lois
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Nicole's POV

Tate came to check on Tracy in the afternoon.

I was in the corridor with Tracy's updated file when I heard him coming, and I stepped to the side without thinking about it, head down, attendant coat, glasses, wig.

He passed within two feet of me but didn't look at me. I kept my eyes on the file and didn't breathe until he turned the corner toward Tracy's wing.

I stood against the wall for a moment after he disappeared and let the air back in slowly.

Four years and my body still mad
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