Abigail“I think I know what we should do about Marceline,” I blurted, my voice low from exhaustion but sharp with conviction.“She’s the only one whose flaw we haven’t haven’t cracked yet. But I was remembering her relationship with Casillas, and—”“No.” The word was gentle but final.I blinked, startled. “What?”There was the faintest crease between Alexander's brows as he studied me. “You’ve done enough,” he said, and gently rested his hand on my shoulder. “Abigail… take a break. You need rest.”My mouth opened again, the protest half formed but it didn’t come out.“You’ve done so much, and given our operation a strong start. It’s my turn now.”I looked at him, dumbfounded. Not because I entirely disagreed, but because slowing down felt almost foreign.“But Marceline’s angle—”“Come on, Abigail,” Roxy cut in from where she stood, her arms crossed but her voice gentle. “Give yourself a day off, just one day. You’re dead on your feet.”I turned to her, my eyes narrowing slightly, but
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