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Annie Carter had just moved into a small apartment above the hardware store. At 27, she was finally starting her new job as a graphic designer after years of freelancing and saving. Her days were usually routine\u2014coffee, work, groceries\u2014but that Monday, a pair of mournful eyes changed her life.<\/p>\n

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Annie Carter had just moved into a small apartment above the hardware store. At 27, she was finally starting her new job as a graphic designer after years of freelancing and saving. Her days were usually routine\u2014coffee, work, groceries\u2014but that Monday, a pair of mournful eyes changed her life. For illustrative purposes only She was…<\/p>\n

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