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011. Taking care of a problem?

Author: sammie
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Dan Sawyer entered his house later than usual that evening, his mind still reeling from a day filled with back-to-back meetings and frustrating negotiations.

He barely had time to think about anything else—least of all Chloe—though she had slipped into his thoughts once or twice when he wasn’t paying attention.

His tie felt too tight around his neck, his shoulders tense from the weight of the day.

As soon as the door closed behind him, he was greeted by Sofia.

"Welcome home, sweetheart!" she chimed cheerfully. She sauntered toward him, her lips pulled into a wide smile.

Dan barely glanced at her, before giving a cute response, “Thanks.”

Something about her happiness seemed too bright, too exaggerated, for what should have been an ordinary evening. Sofia always carried a certain charm, a confidence that was almost tangible, but tonight, there was an extra layer to it that Dan found unsettling.

Sofia leaned in and kissed him on the cheek, her lips lingering a little longer than neces
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