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The Mahjong game is about to start. Let me know when you land. Love you dear.

Me

Love you too.

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After ending the text exchange, I settle back in my seat, watching Sydney sleep. Her face is peaceful, completely relaxed. The contrast between her serenity and the email overload awaiting isn’t lost on me. I flip over to my messaging app. As expected, there are tons of unread messages. I scroll through, purposefully skipping any that can be dealt with Monday morning.

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Daisy Jonas

Question 4 U

Me

Y?

Daisy Jonas

Where r u?

Me

OTW 2 DC

Daisy Jonas

Alone?

Me

Why?

Daisy Jonas

Color me suspicious

Me

Of?

Daisy Jonas

The one who claims she didn’t know you

Can she read this exchange?

Me

No.

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I glance over at Sydney. Her mouth is slightly open, and she’s curled to her side, peacefully sleeping.

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