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MAEVE

Hailey was already waiting outside her apartment for me by the time I arrived. Her face was covered with worry, her eyes watching me like a hawk as I stepped out of my car.

"Ma'am. A—Are you alright? I was worried when you called to know if I was home."

My hands were slightly shaking. I wondered if Hailey noticed.

"Can we just...go in?"

"Of course."

She led me into her apartment. It was