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CHAPTER 40 Hotel Of Quiet Truths

(Jane's POV)

"I'd rather not," I said gently, eyes meeting his.

Jerry blinked once. "Of course. I understand."

He didn't press, didn't fumble for dignity. Just a small, practiced smile—one that looked borrowed from a different life, one in which I might have given a different answer.

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