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Chapter 209: Testing the Water
The clinking of dishes and the soft rush of running water filled the kitchen. Katherine stood at the sink, sleeves rolled up, shoulders tense as she scrubbed at a plate with more force than necessary. The sunlight streaming in from the small window above the sink caught on the wet strands of hair that had escaped her ponytail, making them glisten like tiny shards of glass.
In the living room, Maya and Nathan were sprawled on the floor, surrounded by the toys Leonard had brought. Maya was making her plush animal hop across the carpet, while Nathan was concentrating on fitting puzzle pieces together, his brows knit in quiet focus.
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