Zachary’s eyes dimmed. He could do so much for Sarah, but that one word—thank you—was the only thing he couldn’t bear to hear. It made them feel distant, formal, like strangers.“Don’t say those two words to me again,” he said quietly, hurt in his voice.Sarah frowned. What was he doing now?“Sarah, between us—”“Steven,” she cut him off quickly, her pulse tightening, “did you figure out anything from the flash drive?”She didn’t want to hear whatever Zachary was about to say.But seeing the wounded look in his eyes made something inside her… shift.Something she didn’t want shifting.Steven jumped in. “Not yet. I’ve been focused on the phone numbers. As for the flash drive, I tried, but it’s protected by a self-destruct program. If I push harder, it might wipe itself. I’m not taking the risk.”“I understand.”---They headed downstairs together.Melvin immediately slipped into the car, giving them space. Sarah moved to get in too, but Zachary stepped in front of her.“What
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