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I nodded, stirring my tea, pretending to take notes. “That sounds like a plan. And should I also find myself a married man to keep motivated?
Or is that just your personal brand of self-care?” I asked very casually.
“I… I don’t know what you mean,” she said, blinking fast.
I leaned back in my chair, letting her watch me, unbothered.
“You’re glowing, Mia.
I figured maybe that’s your secret—wrecking someone’s marriage to stay in shape? Should I try that too, or is that your exclusive self-care routine?”
Her hand jerked on the table. “Nina, I—I don’t know what you’re talking about.
I… maybe I should go.”
“Not yet,” I said calmly. “Don’t rush off. We were just getting started.
I thought we could watch something together.”
“No,” I said as I opened my laptop. “More like a home video.
I’m sure you don’t want to miss it.”
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