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010: New Job, Old Faces
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"Good morning, big guy," Elodie said warmly, her voice laced with a softness that made Williams' chest tighten. "Just wait a moment, breakfast will be ready soon.In the meantime, you can go wash up in the bathroom. There are new toiletries there that you can use."Williams swallowed, nodded, and made his way toward the bathroom without another word. Everything still felt surreal. He could remember coming to see Elodie last night, could remember how lost he had felt—how much he had needed her. But now, in the cold light of morning, a fresh wave of confusion hit him.Inside the bathroom, he turned on the shower, letting the water run over his aching body. As his fingers traced the cool porcelain of the sink, his eyes caught the small details around him.....a single towel hanging neatly, a single toothbrush, and a few other things.His brows furrowed.This didn’t feel like the home of a married woman.Williams could vividly recall the conversation between Elodie and her husband yesterda
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