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a setup. My mind, the one he always praised as my greatest asset, started racing, connecting dots I hadn't wante

fear washed over me. But it was Caleb

God, Gabby,

en body. He was a brilliant actor. His eyes were wide

r me in his arms,

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ming facade cracking to reveal the cold, manip

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