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Chapter 13

Author: Ed Sundersen
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-10 15:36:27

"You know," Vernon started saying and leaned forward a little, while resting his forearms casually against the edge. "I've never stopped thinking that you look familiar. Like I've seen you somewhere before."

Calla knew that this was the moment he had been waiting for. The moment that would possibly reveal the truth of why they seemed so familiar to each other.

"That's probably because we've been working together for months."

As expected, Vernon shook his head lightly. "No, I mean before that. Like... years ago."

She chuckled and rolled her eyes, deciding to play along. "Maybe you've just got one of those brains that tricks you into thinking everyone's a long-lost friend. You're free to guess, but just know that I'm not exactly famous like you."

Vernon laughed as the conversation shifted to his fame and everything else. But somewhere between speaking about his social life and how he became friends with Julian Voss, the conversation stirred back to Calla.

"So... where'd you grow up? If
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