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.

light, almost as if ready to

I appreciate the beautiful

smile spread across Virgil’s face. “Annalise

you shop

chose it,”

a sudden

his shopping expedition, and it was she who had selected the

to influence all aspects of Virgil’s life from

down when you’re ready!” Denisse

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

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