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I look away before I say something that'll turn thirty days into sixty.

That's when I notice the article attached beneath the video.

There's a photo.

Mary.

She’s standing behind Jonas.

Looking upset.

The story's already changing.

Already twisting.

Already turning a creep into a victim.

Something ugly settles in my chest.

Because I know men like Joel Jonas.

Money protects them.

Power protects them.

Connections protect them.

And something tells me this isn't over.

Not by a long shot.

Especially not where Mary Donahue is concerned.

The thought hits me harder than it should.

I don't like it.

Don't understand it.

But I know one thing.

If Joel Jonas thinks I'm going to go away quietly while he goes after that woman?

He's about to have a very disappointing month.

One

Kai

Being on forced leave is bullshit.

Complete.

Total.

Grade-A, USDA-certified bullshit.

I should be working.

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