Leah lay back on the couch, her head resting on the armrest, a blanket loosely wrapped around her legs. The soft hum of the air conditioner filled the room, blending with the distant noise of traffic. A cup of warm tea rested on the coffee table beside her, untouched. Her thoughts were heavy. The talk with Ivan had shifted something inside her. She wasn’t just processing the information—she was carrying it like a fragile glass bowl in her chest, afraid it might shatter. When Ivan left, Leah sat still for a long time, staring into nothingness. Sarah’s request to meet with Jeremy alone was a storm she didn’t see coming. And yet, here it was—raining doubt, uncertainty, and fear. After what felt like hours, Leah finally picked up her phone and dialed Jeremy. “Hey, baby,” Jeremy’s voice came through, calm and comforting. “Hi,” she said, her voice softer than usual. “Are you busy?” “Not quite. Just got back from the site. You sound off. Are you okay?” “I am… I think,” she said, p
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