Bitter Gratitude

MADDIE

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He was typing.

My heart did that stupid thing where it forgot how to beat like a normal organ.

Then his reply came through.

💬D: Your phone appears to be working again.

💬D: 2:00 p.m. My office.

I stared at the screen.

Seriously?

That was it?

One tiny jab.

Then straight back to business.

He clearly wasn't even bothered.