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Dawn was busy sorting through the files in her hands. She didn’t catch what Janice was hinting <ol><li>at. </li></ol>
“My fiancé’s on a business trip too,” Dawn said casually. “And I’ve got plenty of work. I’m not just waiting around for the boss. He can give his feedback whenever.”
Janice stared at her, speechless. She’d already hinted so clearly, but Dawn didn’t get it at all.
Janice lifted her hand, wanting to say something, but in the end, she just stomped her foot and went back to her office.
Dawn looked up briefly, then lowered her head and focused back on the blueprints in front of her.
By the time she finished her work for the day, she still had to drive alone to Lucas’s house. That morning, he had texted her the address. He lived in Riverbend Vis. It wasn’t the most expensive neighborhood in Wornellston, but it was well known for being quiet and peaceful.
Driving over, Dawn thought Lucas’spany must have been doing pretty well these past
years.
The weather was clear, and a few birds crossed the sky. They looked like they belonged together, but then two suddenly broke away and flew off in a different direction.
The light turned green. Dawn pulled her eyes back to the road, started the engine, and merged onto the highway.
It was rush hour, so by the time she reached Lucas’s home, it was almost 8 pm. She parked the car and got out, spotting Lucas at the front gate. “Sorry, Uncle Lucas. The traffic was terrible.”
“Why are you apologizing?” Lucas smiled, opening the gate. “I just got back myself. Sadie figured we’d get stuck in traffic, so she waited to start cooking. She’s still in the kitchen right
now.”
Dawn walked through the yard. There weren’t any nts yet, but it was neat.
She made a politement or two, but Lucas could tell she wasn’t interested. He gave an awkwardugh. “All right, let’s not talk about that. Come inside. Sadie’s been waiting to see you.”
Dawn switched into a pair of clean house slippers before stepping in.
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She hadn’t thought of what to say when Sadie came rushing out of the kitchen. “Is that Dawn? Let me see her! I’ve been dying to see her for years!”
Before Dawn knew it, she was wrapped up in a huge bear hug, Sadie squeezing her so tight she could barely breathe.
“Aunt Sadie, I’ve missed you, too.” Dawn sucked in a breath and gently pulled her off.
Sadie was dressed casually with a cream apron tied at her waist. Her hair was thrown into a messy bun, and her bold sharp features made her look like the type of woman you didn’t want to mess with.
This was nothing like Dawn had imagined. She thought Sadie, being a professional woman, would either be polished or gentle.
But Sadie didn’t notice Dawn’s thoughts. She pulled her over, chatting warmly, asking about everything Dawn had been through these past years.
Lucas finally cut in. “That’s enough. Save the rest for dinner. She must be starving.”
“You’re right.” Sadie waved him off. “I’ll get back to cooking. Dawn, go upstairs and spend some time with Cindy. You two need to bond.”
Dawn hesitated, remembering what had happened a couple of days ago. “Okay,” she said, nodding. “I’ll go upstairs.”
She walked slowly. Not long after, she heard voices downstairs. It sounded like an argument, though they kept their voices low so she couldn’t make out the words.
Upstairs, there were three rooms. It was easy to tell which was Cindy’s.
The door facing the staircase had a giant plush toy hanging on it, bold and loud. It had to be hers.
Dawn knocked three times. Immediately, something was thrown from inside.
“Get out! I told you I don’t want it! Don’t you understand?”
Dawn frowned. She was about to leave, but after a pause, she spoke softly. “It’s me.”
Silence.
A minuteter, the door cracked open. Cindy’s face appeared, annoyed. “What do you want?”
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“You? With me?” Cindy gave a mockingugh. She crossed her arms and leaned against the doorframe. “We’re basically strangers. What’s there to talk about?”
Her eyes narrowed as she leaned forward. “Or do you think just because you bailed me out the other day, you can use that to control me?”
Dawn held her gaze. “What exactly would I threaten you with?
“Do you even have anything worth threatening?”
Cindy’s expression shifted at that. It was as if she had ced Dawn firmly in the enemy camp -only to realize Dawn hadn’t even bothered to notice her.
“You… you’re not trying to get on my good side?”
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