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CHAPTER 71: The Weight Of The Unknown
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Lawton looked at the envelope in shock as he walked out of the house.

He had tried to hide his expression as he didn't want to get Amanda worried but he was scared.

He wondered if he should have told Amanda about Logan's real identity.

He checked his phone again and started to get worried as he still hadn't gotten an update from Smithson.

He wondered if she should put a call across to him but decided to wait a little longer.

Lawton continued to get more scared as he made his way to the office.

All he could think of was the envelope and what was going on in Logan's head.

He wondered what he was planning and why he was following his wife around.

Lawton knew there was no way he was just appearing to her, he knew he was following her.

He then continued to get scared about his wife's safety and decided to call her.

He brought out his phone from his bag and dialled her number.

"Hello Lawton," Amanda said as she answered.

"Did you forget anything at home?" Amanda added.

"No baby, I just want
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