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fully laid plans, a blatant disregard for

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voice low and dangerous, "Ethan,

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was cool

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held it

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ted her, admired her

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his jaw slac

cal wave of relief w

see? No one can stand in our way now!" he

on and Meredith

gue, perhaps even relief, at Izzy's unexpected, astute choice. Liam wa

he main shockwaves had subs

his old arrogance f

his tone condescending.