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when I saw his name on the screen.
David.
I let it ring once.
Twice.
Then answered.
“We’re coming back early,” he said.
No greeting.
No concern.
Just that.
My grip tightened on the phone.
“How early?” I asked, keeping my voice low, tired.
“Tonight.”
That was it.
No explanation.
No emotion.
Just a decision already made.
I slowly lowered the phone and turned toward continue reading …
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