Thea’s POVThe next morning, Emma came to the bookstore.She looked serious, not her usual cheerful self."Thea, we need to talk."Margaret tactfully went to the back room, giving us some privacy."Emma, what is it?" I put down the book I was holding, a bad feeling growing in my stomach."I couldn't sleep last night," she said, her expression serious. "Thea, the way you reacted... it wasn't just about not liking suits.""What do you mean?""A ten-million-dollar investment. Any normal person would be thrilled." She looked me straight in the eye. "But you looked like you'd seen death itself."I avoided her gaze. "I told you, I don't like business stuff.""Thea, we've known each other for eight months," Emma's voice was gentle. "You've never talked about your past, but I know you're running from something."My hands started to shake."This investor... he's connected to your past, isn't he?"Silence.A long silence."Thea, trust me," Emma said, taking my hand. "Tell me the truth. Maybe I c
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