I know Henry is watching me descend the stairs, and I see the exact moment when he clocks the necklace. His jaw drops with realization, and I think my heart is going to stop beating. But it doesn’t. And instead of anger, his face lights with something resembling amazement and wonder. He’s not standing still anymore; he’s taking long strides so he can catch up to me sooner rather than waiting for me to reach him. With a shy smile on my face, I finish my climb down the stairs just as Henry reaches me. I open my mouth to say hello, but I don’t get a chance to say anything. Because Henry wraps his
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