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Chapter 38: The Safe Horizon

Author: Nora vale
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Chapter 38: The Safe Horizon

The evening warmth was still over the upstate estate as dinner on the terrace came to a peaceful end. Marcus and Leo were having a debate about their private server framework. They spoke in relaxed voices with the crickets in the nearby woods providing a natural background sound.

Avery sat back in her woven terrace chair. An empty glass of iced water was on the table in front of her. She watched her brother laugh. His laughter was full and resonant. It was free of t
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