Chapter 21: Fragrance of InquiriesAs Jake stepped into the home's familiar embrace, Emily couldn't ignore the lingering fragrance of Olivia's perfume that clung to the air. The scent, a silent witness to the mysteries of the evening, cast a shadow over the routine of their shared space.Unable to suppress her curiosity, Emily finally voiced the question that danced in her mind, "Jake, why do I smell Olivia's perfume on you?"Caught off guard, Jake hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickering with an attempt to conjure an explanation. "Oh, that," he responded, a forced nonchalance masking a hidden truth, "we were working on a project together, and I think some of her perfume must have rubbed off during our discussions."Emily, though attentive to Jake's words, couldn't shake off the uncertainty that settled in the room. The evening, once marked by familiarity, now unfolded as a delicate interplay between questions and guarded responses.As the fragrance of inquiries hung in the air, Em
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