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“Lily, are you home yet? The news says there’s a huge storm in New York City tonight. Don’t go out unless you have to.”
Before he could finish, Sophia’s coy voice cut in.
“Ethan, enough. Lily’s such a strong woman, she can handle herself. I’m the one who’s terrified of thunder and lightning—hold me tighter.”
Nausea twisted in my stomach. I hung up immediately.
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