Janette's Point Of ViewMorning light filtered through the curtains, and I woke to the smell of bacon frying. Mark was at the stove, humming off-key, his back to me in just boxers and a t-shirt. I smiled despite everything, slipping out of bed to wrap my arms around him from behind. 'You're up early.' He turned, kissing my temple. 'Wanted to make you breakfast. Big day ahead. I'm meeting with the team on that project.' His hands settled on my hips, warm and familiar. For a second, the world felt right again. No texts, no knocks, just us. We ate at the small table, feet tangled under it. 'What about you?' he asked, forking eggs. 'Bookstore shift?' 'Yeah, till four. Then maybe I'd get groceries.' I kept it light, but my phone buzzed in the bedroom. I ignored it, focusing on him. Mark talked about work drama—his boss pushing deadlines—and I laughed at the right spots, but guilt gnawed at me. Why hadn't I told him about Tom's texts? It was nothing, right? Just friendly. After he l
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