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As we pulled in and Owen slid the gear shift into park, he reached over and laid his hand on my arm, stopping me from getting out for a moment.“Nate, buddy. I am gonna get out and talk to your sister for just a second, okay? I will be right outside, at the front hood.” He motioned to the front of the truck. “You will be able to see me and call for me, if you need to, okay?”“Okay.” Nate seemed completely oblivious to anything happening and I hoped he would stay that way.We stepped out and shut the doors behind us. I met Owen at the front of the truck, both of us looking toward the house with trepidation.“I don’t like this, Aurora. How about we just take Nate to my house and then come back? I can leave him with our housekeeper. She’s super nice.”“He doesn’t know her and I’m sure your parents will just love that! Besides, what if he’s sick in there and needs help or something!”“Then, let me go instead of you.”I grabbed his hand and gave it a squeeze. “Owen, I will be fine. I need
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