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I step into the hall.

Behind me, Margot calls my name again.

I keep walking.

She has my clients now.

She should get back to work.

CHAPTER 52

EMMA

Iget in my car and text Owen.

Me: You home?

His answer comes before I start the engine.

Owen: Working.

I already knew that.

Me: Can I stop by?

Three dots.

Then they disappear.

Twenty minutes later, I pull into his driveway.

Sarah answers the door.

That is unexpected.

“Emma.”

Her smile disappears when she gets a good look at me.

“What happened to you?”

“Long story.”

She looks at my hand.

“Come in.”

I follow her inside.

“Owen’s in his office.”

“Okay.”

“But wait.”

She turns toward me, smiling again.

“I have to show you.”