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Nicholas Boothman
My husband finally admitted he’d gambled our savings. I hate you. Thank you.
My boss confessed the company was stealing wages. I can pay rent now.
My daughter used Verax on me. I wasn’t ready. I deserved it.
You ruined us.
You saved us.
You’re a monster.
Please don’t stop.
Henry handed the phone back. His own buzzed.
Rachel.
I saw you on the news. You look terrible. But I’m proud of you. For what it’s worth.
He stared at the words.
For what it’s worth.
He typed:
Thank you. I miss you.
The reply did not come.
Jinji’s computer beeped.
She leaned toward the screen.
“Government movement.”
Henry turned. “What kind?”
“Emergency injunction. Infrastructure takedown request. They’re calling Verax a national security threat.”
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