Page 66 of Only the Wicked
The Mahjong game is about to start. Let me know when you land. Love you dear.
Me
Love you too.
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After ending the text exchange, I settle back in my seat, watching Sydney sleep. Her face is peaceful, completely relaxed. The contrast between her serenity and the email overload awaiting isn’t lost on me. I flip over to my messaging app. As expected, there are tons of unread messages. I scroll through, purposefully skipping any that can be dealt with Monday morning.
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Daisy Jonas
Question 4 U
Me
Y?
Daisy Jonas
Where r u?
Me
OTW 2 DC
Daisy Jonas
Alone?
Me
Why?
Daisy Jonas
Color me suspicious
Me
Of?
Daisy Jonas
The one who claims she didn’t know you
Can she read this exchange?
Me
No.
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I glance over at Sydney. Her mouth is slightly open, and she’s curled to her side, peacefully sleeping.
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