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Chapter 21

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KAREN

By the time I got home, it was so late that the streets were nearly empty. The clock on my dashboard had shown a few minutes to ten before I turned into the driveway, and all I could think about was taking off my shoes, washing my face, and falling straight into bed.

The house was completely dark when I stepped out of the car.

I let out a tired sigh as I walked to the front door, already assuming Sophie had gone to sleep hours ago. Knowing Sarah, she had probably tucked her in, and retire
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