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Daniel stared at the two death certificates. His fingers did not move. Neither did his face. For several seconds, he looked almost confused, as though the words…

Ethan stared at the ring on Amelia’s finger. For several seconds, even the rain seemed to disappear. —You’re really going to marry him? Amelia looked down at…

At 6:03 that evening, I stood inside my Tribeca apartment staring at four toothbrushes Elena had lined up beside the bathroom sink. Blue. Green. Yellow. Red. Four…

Claire’s voice came through the tiny speaker. “Mia, sweetheart, put the card back in your bag.” Mia’s eyes widened. I didn’t move. Claire continued, still using that…

I placed the medical request on the table. Ethan saw the words immediately. Future spouse: Olivia Grant. For several seconds, nobody moved. Then Ethan reached for the…

Daniel stared at the last box in my hands. —You’re leaving? I almost smiled. After everything I had said, that was the part he finally understood. —Yes….

Madison’s voice filled the hospital room. Small. Shaking. But unmistakable. “Daddy, stop. Mommy can’t get up.” Daniel went completely still. Patricia grabbed the edge of the chair….

I left for Grayhaven before sunrise. No farewell banquet. No explanation to the Bennetts. I carried one suitcase, the old teddy bear Adrian had returned to me,…

I did not hear Adrian call my name again. I only heard Nora breathing against my neck. Fast. Shallow. Terrified. Outside the Gu mansion, the rain was…