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.

almost as if ready to take

lovely. I appreciate the

face. “Annalise was

faltered. “Did you shop for

she chose it,” Virgil

sudden tightness in her

and it was she

influence all aspects of Virgil’s life

when you’re ready!” Denisse called

throat. She cast her

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