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Chapter 57 - Maestro

Manchester:

The city was just beginning to stretch awake — buses hissing along quiet roads, cafes flicking lights on, the low haze of morning cold clinging to parked cars.

Leo stepped out of the apartment, hoodie up, bag slung over his shoulder, and held the door for Mia, who popped out in her oversized blazer and bag too big for her back.

"Button that properly," he said as Mia groaned, but that wasn't saving her.

"We're walking, not going to Parliament," she couldn't help but say, but Leo gave her a look, and she fixed the buttons.

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They started down the pavement, side by side, after a while, with Sofia waving from the apartment window.

"So," she said, "you're officially famous at my school now."

He raised an eyebrow.

"Hmm, already?"

She grinned.

"I might have told one or two people that my brother made his debut and is now a professional player."

"Just one or two, huh? Tell me more," Leo stared at Mia.

"Okay…maybe the whole group chat, but you get me."

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