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Chapter 60

Strolling towards the car, Jake instinctively wrapped his arm around her, drawing her close. To an outsider's eye, their close proximity and the gentle way he held her might suggest a romantic entanglement.

However, the reality was vastly different. Their bond wasn’t defined by romance, but it was a profound connection, filled with mutual respect and care, surpassing what many romantically-involved couples ever attain.

Their first meeting had occurred roughly three years prior, in what most would deem less-than-favorable circumstances. Yet, despite the rocky introduction, they instantly forged a bond, growing to view each other as family. They became each other's confidants, each other's pillars.

Leaning in, Jake whispered urgently into her ear. “Maintain your pace and don't glance back. Someone’s been tailing us since we left 'The Lounge'.”

Christine’s eyes reflected her alarm. She had sensed an uneasy presence earlier but had dismissed it as mere paranoia. “I felt it too,” she ad
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