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Chapter 35
Jess couldn't stop looking at Ricky as they made their way to the coffee shop. Something was different about him. His brow was furrowed more severely than normal, and his eyes were far away, fixed on something she had no way of seeing.
He sniffed, pulled a tissue from his pocket and wiped his nose before crumpling it and dropping it into the bin by the door.
Sammy, Mike, Caine and Kiaan were seated in the circle of sofas—the gem of the coffee shops seating area.
They waved as Jess approached, leaving Ricky to queue for the drinks.
"Tea, please," she called over.
Caine looked up at her as she sat and smiled. He also looked different, sporting the same red, snotty nose as Ricky.
"So, how is everyone?" Jess asked, not aimed the question at no one in particular.
Mike shrugged. "I still have no idea what's going on and they've explained
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