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16.40Another secondary-dominant line
Am7 → A7 → Dm7
Target:
C → C♯ → D
That is a perfect improvised line.
You barely need anything else.
This demonstrates an important principle:
Good harmonic voice leading often gives you ready-made melodic ideas.