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"I can't believe you're actually doing this," Sophie muttered, her eyes glued to the tablet screen.
He stepped closer, his shadow stretching over me. He handed the tablet back, but he didn't let go of my hand. "You know, some stories are better when they're not just on a screen."
He leaned in, his breath warm against my ear. "Maybe you should stop reading and start asking."
Downstairs, the sound of a closing front door and the muffled shout of a brother announced a departure for a quick errand, leaving a sudden, heavy quiet in the house. Sophie had already slipped away moments ago, sensing the shift in the atmosphere.
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