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Eddie sat in his apartment, the glow of the city lights seeping through the blinds, casting a dim light on the room. The email he had just sent to Agatha weighed heavily on him, but he couldn’t shake the sense of finality that came with his decision. It was done. He had chosen his family, chosen to stay loyal, but the cost of that choice still lingered in his mind.

A soft knock at the door interrupted his thoughts. Eddie glanced at the clock—it was late, almost midnight. Who could be visiting him at this hour? He got up, crossing the room to open the door, revealing Jennifer standing on the other side. Her face was a mix of concern and determination.

"Eddie, we need to talk," Jennifer said, stepping inside before he could even invite her.

Eddie closed the door behind her, a sigh escaping his lips. "I figured you might say that. What’s on your mind?"

Jennifer turned to face him, her eyes locking onto his. "You sent the email, didn’t you? You turned down Agatha’s offer."

Eddie nodded, h
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