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... ars. Her side of the bed was already occupied. Val was lying perfectly still, her back turned toward me, the soft glow of the nightlight tracing the outline of her shoulder.
I knew she wasn’t asleep.
Her breathing wasn’t slow enough.
But I didn’t say anything.
I just stood there for a moment, watching the rise and fall of her back before turning away.
The shower was quick — hot water, steam, the faint scent of her shampoo still clinging to the air. I staye ...
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