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Chapter 19: Except for This Part

Updated: Feb 1, 2023

The sun drifted across the sky above them as they ate and chatted, shifting the light through the trees. Kyle was surprisingly good at making small talk, asking questions about where Jay had grown up, how long she'd lived here, and more, without Jay feeling the discomfort small talk usually brought her. When they finished eating, Kyle suggested they walk the trails.

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