LOGAN
I stepped quietly into Nora’s room, shutting the door softly behind me. The morning light slipping through the curtains made her face glow faintly, but it was the puffiness around her eyes that caught my attention. She had been crying. Or was she really asleep?
She sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the floor, lost in thought. She pretended she notice me until I cleared my throat.
“It’s time,” I said gently.
Her head shot up, eyes wide. “Time for what?”
“Our project. Remember?” I walked further inside, keeping my voice calm. “We agreed on this. You accepted.”
She rubbed her palms over her face like she was wiping away the night. “Logan… I don’t know if I’m up for this today.”
“Nora…”
I leaned in slightly, lowering my voice. “The project. You haven’t forgotten, have you?”
She shifted, c……
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