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Snow removal. Home care.
Each number higher than the last.
I looked at Oliver. Then at her.
“You should be grateful,” I said softly.
“You’re being taught something.”
She looked up sharply. “What did you say?”
“Nothing,” I replied.
But karma was already speaking.
And the next bill hadn’t even arrived yet.
Eleanor called three days later. Not to apologize.
“I expect Oliver to come by this weekend. I need help.”
“With what?” Nate asked.
“The driveway is still dangerous. And my wrist—” she exhaled sharply.
“I can’t manage everything myself.”
“He won’t be coming,” Nate said.
“What do you mean, he won’t be coming?” Eleanor demanded.
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