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Zoe quickly got into her sweat pants and sweaters, wondering just why someone from her past with Francis was suddenly visiting her in her new home. There were a lot of things on her mind as she looked into the mirror to make herself presentable to face off Amelia. Why was Amelia suddenly visiting now that she just figured out who killed her husband? How did Amelia find her and whom had she spoken to locate her address? What the hell does she want right now? Zoe remembered that the both of them had not gotten along because Amelia had felt Francis didn’t know her enough for him to decide to get married. Shaking her head, she turned to go out of the closet when Avery opened the door.

“Do you want me to let her in?” He asked, worry all over his face.

“Don’t.” Zoe snapped immediately taking him quite aback. “Sorry, I just don’t want strangers in the house. Remember that we are trying to be careful.”

“She is not a stranger.” He argued. “She is a friend, you said you were friends.”

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