Jake wiped his hands on his jeans as he stood on the front porch of the Millers’ house, toolbox in one hand and a cold beer in the other.It was a quiet evening, he’d lived next door for six years, watching the Millers move in, throw block parties, and settle into the comfortable rhythm of married life. Tom Miller was a decent guy but Tom was gone again on another business trip, and his wife, Lisa, had texted Jake earlier that afternoon in a mild panic.Hey neighbor, the kitchen sink is leaking everywhere. Tom’s in Chicago until Friday. Any chance you can take a look? I’ll owe you big time!Jake had replied without hesitation. He was handy, recently divorced, and honestly a little bored. Helping out felt neighborly. Harmless.Lisa opened the door wearing a simple white tank top and denim shorts that hugged her hips. At forty-one, she had the kind of soft, curvy figure that came from motherhood and years of yoga. Her hair was pulled into a messy ponytail, and a few damp strands clung t
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