White Spots on My Cheeks Led to an Unwanted Contract

unmarked. The notary stamp with Arthur Vance’s name was visible through the clear plastic sleeve, a tiny piece of purple ink that would change everything tomorrow morning.

I tucked the medical records and the folded blue washcloth securely beside it.

Everything was ready. There would be no more phone calls, no more visits, and no more threats.

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