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A waiter wheeled over a silver tray bearing a sleek folder. Janice opened it with a flourish, revealing the deed to a house.

A woman holding a folder | Source: Midjourney
My heart swelled. A house! I turned to Sarah, expecting her to share my excitement, but her hand on mine felt stiff and clammy. Her smile didn’t quite meet her eyes.
“Can you believe this?” I whispered, leaning close.
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She nodded, her voice barely above a murmur. “It’s… generous.”
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