Mads gasped again. Jolting a bit, I swore. “Maddie, you gotta stop doing that.” “Sorry,” she said weakly. I groaned, leaning up to kiss her head. “It’s okay, sweetheart. Gasp all you want. I’ll just get some heart pills.” She scowled. “That is not funny, Jamie whatever-your-middle-name-is Owens.” I put a hand over my chest. “That’s worse than actually using my middle name.” The detective cleared his throat. Papers ruffled. “It’s Michael.” My mouth dropped open. “What?” Madison asked. “Jamie Michael Owens,” he said, pointing to the paper. “I have it right here.” “I will never trust the police
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