What the Heart didn't Know
Like how his fingers tapped to an invisible beat at stoplights or how he checked the mirrors without even thinking about it, always alert.
He caught her looking and shot her a quick sideways glance. “What?”
She shook her head, a smile creeping onto her face. “Nothing.”
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The bookstore was filled with the scent of paper and nostalgia.
It was the kind of place that would have been her favorite as a teenager, wooden shelves, warm lighting, and the low hum of a coffee machine in the background. Nora took off like a shot, instantly heading for the children’s section.
“I’ll go with her,” Adrian said, already trailing behind.
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