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As Jamie walked back up the stairs, David looked at the dark screen. He realized the verification hadn't just been about security; it had forced a confrontation they had both been avoiding. He picked up his phone and closed the notification. The battle was over, but finally, they had a starting point for peace.

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Through the window, she saw him sit heavily on the couch, rubbing his temples. He didn't look angry anymore; he looked tired. Defeated. As Jamie walked back up the stairs, David