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But before I could reply, Carmen—Jasper’s mom—stepped out of the living room. Her smile was warm, but it didn’t ease the knot forming in my stomach. Behind her was Jasper’s brother, Jake, and he looked furious.
“Daphne,” Carmen greeted softly, her eyes filled with something like sympathy.
But all I could focus on was Jake’s clenched jaw. Why was he here? What did they want from me now?
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