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Counting seconds
“Understood,” the man replied. His voice faded slightly as he began to move. Nora counted the seconds in her head. Nine…ten…eleven… Finally, he called out again—quieter now, clearly at a distance from the door. “I’m there.” Nora pressed her ear to the door one more time. Nothing but the usual hum. That gave her just enough courage to reach up and unlock the bolt.
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