"What did Ephraim want?" Everett casually took her hand in his as they walked.

Dorothy gave a light laugh, "Nothing much, just mentioned that the second trial for the case might be delayed." She didn't want to burden Everett further; he already had enough on his plate.

"The reason?" "I'm not sure." Everett's eyes flickered briefly but he didn't comment further. "Let's go back for dinner." In the restaurant's private dining room, Jeffrey was being particularly attentive to Karen. He kept asking if she wanted to try this dish or that, if she was too cold or too hot. Even Everett frowned at the sight.

ride with him, which finally brought a smile to Everett's

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vith studies. Between school subjects and extra-curricular activities, Everett had no tto hink about romance. Even though is basketball mates had girlfriends, and girls had been sending him love etters since elementary school, Everett never felt a spark? Until he

Even¶f her desk mate was the most popular quy in school. "Did you know Heather then?" "I knew of her, just as a friend of the

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