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\u201cI\u2019m here now. She\u2019ll come up any minute,\u201d she said, her voice steady, as though she belonged in this room.<\/p>\n

A man spoke through the speaker:
\n\u201cGood. Make sure she signs the documents before she suspects anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

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My stomach twisted. Documents? Before I notice what?<\/p>\n

The woman exhaled, sounding conflicted.
\n\u201cI\u2019ve prepared everything. Still\u2026 I can\u2019t believe I\u2019m doing this today\u2014on her wedding night.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The male voice replied flatly:
\n\u201cWe have no choice. If Laura finds out about the arrangement with my family, we\u2019ll have a much bigger problem. Just complete your part.\u201d<\/p>\n

Laura. I\u2019m Laura.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m here now. She\u2019ll come up any minute,\u201d she said, her voice steady, as though she belonged in this room. A man spoke through the speaker: \u201cGood. Make sure she signs the documents before she suspects anything.\u201d My stomach twisted. Documents? Before I notice what? The woman exhaled, sounding conflicted. \u201cI\u2019ve prepared everything. Still\u2026 I…<\/p>\n

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