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loan, nothing more,” he said, though his eyes showed a deeper concern he was trying to hide.

“We have nine days to prepare our response, Clara,” he added, turning the page of the petition.

“And if the judge sides with them?” I asked.

He did not answer me, looking instead at the signature line where Julian’s name was printed in clear,continue reading …