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A woman laughed through the speaker.
I should’ve hung up.
Instead, I stood beside Sophie’s changing table and listened.
I should’ve hung up.
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Ten minutes earlier, I’d called Elon because he’d promised to try to be home by six.
It was after seven.
« What is it, Madeline? » he’d said.
« I was wondering if you’re heading home, honey. »
« No. I’m working. »
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