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Chapter 9: Crossing Lines

Author: Lia Raya
last update publish date: 2026-03-18 16:33:57

KATHRYN POV

“Sorry… I didn’t know you were…"

Leanne did not finish her words. She kept looking at me and Iris. She looked surprised and sorry at the same time.

“I’ll come back later,” she said quickly. Started to walk away. "I didn’t mean to interrupt.”

“It's okay.” I said it too fast.

Leanne was already gone. The door closed behind her. It seemed loud.

Then there was silence. It was an uncomfortable silence.

I did not want to look at Iris. So I picked up a file from the table. I was not readin
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