After One Reckless Night; A Secret Binds Us
There was just that light her voice and presence through the screen brought, but it vanished the second the call ended.
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Back at Kimberly’s apartment, Cindy stood in the kitchen, pouring two glasses of warm lemon water. The kettle clicked off behind her as she stirred a bit of honey into one of the mugs.
She blew out a slow breath, then picked up both glasses and headed down the space leading to the next room, which was Kimberly's.
Her bedroom door was slightly ajar, so Cindy just nudged it open gently with her elbow.
Kimberly was curled up on the edge of the bed, with her knees tucked to her chest. Her eyes were distant as she stared at nothing in particular.