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Chapter 5: The Papers in the Fireplace

whispered,

"Oh God.""

I lowered the phone.

"YouClaire didn't come near Maya again that night.

Maybe because she finally understood everyone was watching.

Maybe because know him.""

David grabbed his briefcase.

"We need to leave.""

"Who is Richard Vale?""

He looked at Claire.

Then at me.

"The she was afraid of what Maya might say.

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At three in the morning, Maya's fever man Claire owes the money to.""

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