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Adrian Cross Has No Filter for In-Laws
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2026-07-04 15:18:00Jenny's words looped in Nora's head for days. She didn't sleep well for two nights.
Adrian noticed immediately. Next morning in the car, he handed her an eye mask before she even buckled in.
"Overtired? Put this on. Sleep in the car."
"Not tired." Nora turned the mask in her hands. Two seconds of silence.
"Mom's birthday is this week. She wants me home for dinner."
Adrian didn't start the engine. "I'll prepare a gift."
"That's not what I wanted to say
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