After sitting quietly for a few minutes to let the calm of the house wash over me, I reached into my bag, pulled out my phone, and immediately dialed Ethan’s number.The line rang twice before a deep, familiar voice answered on the other end."Hi, baby," I murmured softly, a sudden wave of warmth washing over me just hearing his voice."Hey, gorgeous," he replied instantly, a soft sigh of relief audibly escaping his lips. "You made it there safe? Everything looks good?""We made it," I smiled, leaning back against the plush cushions of the couch. "And Ethan, this place is breathtaking. It's so quiet, beautifully decorated, and I checked the kitchen, it's completely stocked with everything anyone could ever need. Thank you.""Of course," he said, his tone softening. "I told you, I wanted you and Leo to be entirely comfortable. How is he holding up?""He's already explored half the living room and thinks he's in a luxury hotel," I laughed softly.A heavy, poignant silence settled betwee
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