Forbidden Confession
Until the doorbell rang.
It was Mr. Thorne, Dad’s business partner, standing on our porch, a briefcase in one hand, a casual smile on his face. He was a familiar presence, almost like a second uncle, yet recently, something had shifted. His eyes, usually friendly, now held a glint of something deeper, something that made my skin prickle when they lingered on my chest. He was handsome in that rugged, seasoned way, with silver threading through his dark hair and an easy confidence that seemed to ripple off him.
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