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

I appreciate the beautiful

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

“Did you shop for this gift

she chose it,” Virgil

sudden

and it was

aspects of Virgil’s

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

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

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