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 the beautiful

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

smile faltered. “Did you shop for

chose it,” Virgil

a sudden tightness

and it was she

to influence all aspects of

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

the lump in her throat. She cast her eyes downward. “Let’s go, Virgil. Mom

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