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It was a gentle but firm refusal.

Philip looked a little disappointed but kept his composure and smiled. "Alright. I respect your choice."

On the way out, Sadie thought he seemed like a decent guy. Still, in her previous life, she never heard of him. Did he die young?

Gavin was waiting outside and fell into step with her.

He'd been guarding the door earlier and caught bits of Sadie's fiery words t