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I hadn’t even heard the engines, just the quiet tap of a hand against our door and Max’s sudden whisper from across the table.
“Mom… someone’s outside.”
Behind him, five black SUVs were lined along the curb like chess pieces.
“I’m sorry to intrude,” he said. “My name’s Theo. I think you helped someone today — an elderly woman and a small white dog.
At the grocery store?”
“Yes, Irene,” I said, still gripping the door. “And Ellie.”
“Yes, them,” he said, his shoulder dropping in relief. “May I explain everything to you?”
I nodded once and let him in.
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