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Chapter 63 Ethan's Pov

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last update publish date: 2026-03-02 21:56:31

Lucas found me before I could leave the sheriff's office. I'd just stepped out of the report room to get some updates on where Bradley was.

I'd just stepped out of the report room, papers signed, jaw still tight from the conversation with the deputy about statement and timelines, when I saw him leaning against the wall near the exit.

Arms were crossed, expression already set in that look he used when he used when he knew something was wrong and hadn't decided yet how hard to push.

“Ethan.”

I st
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