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

lovely. I appreciate

spread across Virgil’s face. “Annalise

smile faltered. “Did you shop for this gift

chose it,”

sudden

expedition, and it

influence all aspects of Virgil’s life

you changed? Come down when you’re ready!” Denisse called from

down the lump in her throat. She cast her eyes downward.

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