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Chapter fifteenth

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Knock, knock, knock.

“Come in,” Ethan said.

A middle-aged Black man entered carrying a garment bag. “Good morning, Mr. Reynolds. Your new suit is here.”

Ethan took the suit and went into the bathroom. He changed quickly and came out.

“Get well soon,” he said to Jems as he turned to leave.

“Ethan, wait,” Jems said in a low voice.

He paused.

“Thanks for yesterday. I’m really grateful,” she said, avoiding his eyes.

“It’s nothing. If I saw a stranger in the same state, I would have done the same th
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