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Author: Grace Grandi
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Chapter 7

**Ethan’s POV**

The Bennett project had consumed me for forty-eight hours straight.

I’d camped out at the office, living on cold coffee and the adrenaline of closing what could be Walker Industries’ biggest deal in five years.

Now, pulling into the driveway of my family home at six in the evening, I can’t help but remember my last conversation with Cynthia. She had overheard what Anna said back at the hospital and I know she’s going to want to talk about it.

She would start with a
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Sarah Koranteng
I’m not far into the story but already hook. I really love it already
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So far so good
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