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Chapter 197 - Safe Space

I climbed the short steps to Sarah's building, dragging my feet like they were made of lead. My phone buzzed again in my pocket, but I ignored it. I couldn't stomach another call. Not from him. Not from anyone.

I knocked once.

Then again.

Then again—harder this time.

The door creaked open and there she was—Sarah, in plaid pajama pants, a fluffy yellow hoodie, and a mint green facial mask spread across her cheeks like war paint. She blinked at me.

"Aria…?"

I didn't even get to say anything.

From somewhere behind her, a man's voice called, "Who is it, babe?"

Sarah's eyes widened in full cartoon shock.

Shit.

"I—I didn't mean to—" I started to step back.

But her hand reached out and yanked me inside by the wrist. "No! Don't even try it. You're staying."

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