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

smile spread across Virgil’s face. “Annalise was right.

you shop for this gift with

she chose

felt a sudden tightness in her

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

going to influence all aspects of

Come down when you’re ready!” Denisse called

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

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