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reminded her. “Don’t push your luck.” She
preened, holding the necklace against her neck.
“How do I look? Will this crush those two
bitches on the red carpet?” My old client, always efficient with the down payment. Chloe
beamed, putting the necklace away. “This cost
a fortune. Good thing Ethan bought me a few
extra houses.” Her smile widened. “Bella, you
and Ethan are my lucky charms! I hit the
jackpot with you two!” Barking echoed from the
hallway. “Your son’s back! Gotta run!” Money
bounded in, panting and licking my face. Ethan,
dressed casually, followed with the leash. I
patted Money’s head, and he sat obediently at
my feet. “Good boy. Didn’t like your walk with
Daddy?” Money barked twice. “Mommy will take
you next time, okay?” He wagged his fluffy ears
and nuzzled my hand. Ethan casually slung an
arm around me, just like he did on that first day
of high school. He leaned in, his voice serious.
“Honey, a dog’s development requires the
involvement of both parents.” So, don’t even
think about leaving him again. A notification
popped up on my phone, a new answer to a
question I’d been browsing: A broken mirror can
be put back together because it was never truly
broken. I never changed. I still love you.
