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

lovely. I appreciate the beautiful

smile spread across Virgil’s face. “Annalise was right. She knew you’d Like

you shop for this

she chose it,” Virgil

felt a sudden tightness in

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

to influence all aspects of Virgil’s life from now

have you changed? Come down when you’re ready!”

in her throat. She cast her eyes downward. “Let’s go,

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