Not because of Leo.
Because of who might come looking for him.
Emily did not return to silence.
She stayed active.
Watching.
Moving.
Trying.
Each interaction with Leo produced response.
But now there was a risk.
If Leo disappeared again…
The system would collapse.
Dependency confirmed.
Daniel adjusted again.
Not removal.
Stabilization.
The next morning, Leo was given clean clothes.
He hesitated.
Not used to replacement.
Emily insisted.
“Wear them.”
He did.
Not for comfort.
For her.
That established a bond.
But bonds…
Create vulnerability.
And vulnerability attracts attention.
That afternoon, a car stopped outside the mansion.
Not expected.
Not invited.
Daniel watched from the window.
Two men stepped out.
Not lost.
Not uncertain.
They knew exactly where they were.
And exactly who they were looking for.
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