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.

under the light, almost as if ready

appreciate

Virgil’s face. “Annalise was

smile faltered. “Did you shop

she chose it,”

a sudden tightness

had joined Virgil on his shopping expedition, and

going to influence all aspects of

when

forced down the lump in her throat. She cast her eyes downward. “Let’s

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