ETHANI smiled as I stepped back into the bathroom. The steam had already started to fade, leaving the mirror fogged and the air warm.I grabbed the small bag I’d brought along, pulled out a clean shirt and shorts, and slipped into them quickly. The fabric clung faintly to my damp skin, but it felt good to be fresh again.When I walked out, she was still there, standing near the dresser, pretending to busy herself with something on the table.“Hey,” I said softly. “Thanks again… for the hospitality today.”She looked up, offering a small, polite smile. “Of course. You’ve done a lot today, you deserved it.”I rubbed the back of my neck, glancing toward the porch. “If I keep up the pace, I should be done with the yard sooner than expected. Maybe even by tomorrow if I start early.”Something flickered in her eyes… disappointment, maybe… before she forced another smile. “That’s good,” she said, her voice quiet. “You’ll finally get to rest.”“Yeah,” I murmured, though I wasn’t sure I liked
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