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Chapter 16: Recalling
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Ethan's POV
I woke up to the sound of footsteps on the floor outside my bedroom. I looked at the wall clock; it was only 5:30 am. Was Emma up already? I glanced over at Sharon. She was fast asleep, exhausted and jet lagged. I put on a T-shirt and a sweat pants and went to the second floor. I peered over the banister and saw Emma was already up, mopping the floors of the rooms downstairs. Her eyes caught mine as she mopped.
I headed to my office to forward over a fax for Linda that she had been messaging me about in the Bahamas.
The phone buzzed and I picked up.
"Good morning Mr. Hollen. Your coffee is ready."
"I'll be right down."
I must say I was impressed. I'd never been so happy for coffee in my entire life. I missed her coffee and I missed her too. What was I saying?
Emma stood beside the kitchen counter looking like an angel-- so peaceful, happy and perfect. I took the coffee from her hands. She headed towards the living roo
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