A pang of melancholy gripped Karina, but she collected herself and offered a smile. “No, a friend came back into town today. Rosalynn and I went to celebrate, so I couldn’t join you for dinner.”

Virgil nodded, withdrawing a small box from his pocket. “This is for you, Karina.”

Karina blinked her eyes and accepted the box. “Is this a present for me?”

“Yes, I messed up earlier and wanted to make amends. I hope you Like it.”

A wave of warmth washed over Karina’s sadness.

Opening the box, she found a butterfly brooch.

shimmered under the light, almost as if ready to take

appreciate the beautiful

“Annalise was right.

smile faltered. “Did you shop for this

chose it,” Virgil

sudden tightness in

Virgil on his shopping expedition, and it was she who had selected

influence all aspects of Virgil’s life

when you’re ready!” Denisse

her throat. She cast

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