Chapter 32

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Mindy My bladder wakes me up in the middle of the night. Still half-asleep, my first instinct is to reach for Maron's comforting presence, but the space next to me is cold and empty. I open my eyes and when they finally get used to the darkness, I realize he's not in bed. Feeling a sense of unease, I glance at the clock: 1:46 AM. I wait a few minutes, assuming he’s gone to use the bathroom, but when he doesn't return, I get up. I walk to the bathroom door and turn on the light. He's not there either. After taking care of my needs, I crawl back into bed, but sleep eludes me. Where could he have gone in the middle of the night? I slide from beneath the covers, my bare feet sinking into the plush carpet. I reach for my pink silk robe, drawing it around my body like a protective shield. O

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