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Chapter 21: Quiet Beginnings of Hidden Lives and Shifting Identities

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Chapter 21: Quiet Beginnings of Hidden Lives and Shifting Identities

The first rays of dawn slid across the smart blinds, tracing neat lines on the laminate floor. The thermostat had already nudged the farmhouse to seventy - two degrees, the air purifier humming softly in rhythm with the quiet of the house.

Evelyn stirred, stretching her fingers over the edge of the tablet displaying real - time updates from the security system and the moving team. Notifications were muted except the most urgent, but even without alerts, tension lingered in her chest like an uninvited weight.

Vivienne leaned against the countertop, arms folded, eyes sharp but calm, tracking every subtle movement Evelyn made.

A soft chime from the digital assistant reminded them that perimeter cameras, motion detectors, and door sensors were fully active. Vivienne’s fingers traced the countertop edge as she calculated schedules, patrol times, and alerts, thinking through contingencies that might never be needed.

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