Erased Vows
I grabbed my coat, scarf, and phone, the floral scent of the scarf grounding me, and slipped out before Liam woke, his study door still closed upstairs.
The Chicago Public Library was a short bus ride away, its stone facade looming under the gray sky, the air sharp with November chill. Inside, the smell of old books and polished wood calmed my nerves as I found Natty in a quiet corner, her laptop open, papers spread across a table. Her dark curls were pulled back, her eyes intense behind glasses, a stack of folders beside her marked w ith hospital logos.
“Elsie,” she said, her voice low, glancing around like she expected someone to be watching. “You’re here. Good. This is bigger than I thoug
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