The heavy oak door creaked open, revealing the dimly lit foyer. You stepped inside, the familiar scent of old books and expensive perfume wafting through the air. Your heart raced as you spotted Valerie standing by the staircase, her eyes sharp and unwavering. Valerie's presence was a stark reminder of the new, dangerous reality you had been avoiding. The tension between you was palpable, a mix of curiosity, resentment, and something neither of you could fully define.
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