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He swallowed. \u201cIt\u2019s not what you think,\u201d he began again, but the sentence sounded tired, as if he had borrowed it one too many times.<\/p>\n

Claire slipped the certificate and transfers onto a nearby pedestal, weighed them with the bouquet, and stepped back. \u201cYou don\u2019t owe me a scene,\u201d she told Isabelle. \u201cNo one does. I just didn\u2019t want to disappear quietly and let a lie take my place.\u201d<\/p>\n

Isabelle looked at Claire with something like gratitude and something like grief. \u201cThank you for telling me yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Claire nodded. She picked up her purse, took one long breath scented with roses and fairy lights, and turned to leave.<\/p>\n

\u201cClaire\u2014wait,\u201d Daniel called, the first hint of panic threading through his voice. \u201cWe can talk.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He swallowed. \u201cIt\u2019s not what you think,\u201d he began again, but the sentence sounded tired, as if he had borrowed it one too many times. Claire slipped the certificate and transfers onto a nearby pedestal, weighed them with the bouquet, and stepped back. \u201cYou don\u2019t owe me a scene,\u201d she told Isabelle. \u201cNo one does….<\/p>\n

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