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Chapter 25

Author: Chronos
Joan had barely opened her mouth when Chris cut her off.

"The boy comes first."

Joan pressed her lips together. "Call me if anything happens." She led Edward toward the door, but Chris called after them.

"Wait. I'll have Jimmy come carry him."

Jimmy arrived quickly and entered the room to collect Edward. He scooped the boy into his arms, and Chris reminded him to avoid the elevator that had been used to transport the body yesterday.

"Chris, you're getting better and better at being a dad,"
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