Alone.

That was the crux of it all.

Miles wanted a one-on-one chat. About what, exactly?

She wasn't having any of it.

No way!

"Langston, buddy, I just got off the plane, and I'm feeling kind of under the weather. Can we maybe catch up after I've had some rest?" Felicity, aiming to prove her discomfort, furrowed her brows dramatically and massaged her temples, "I... my head is killing me! Ugh! And I feel nauseous, like I'm gonna hurl!"

Esther, witnessing her state, quickly tugged at Miles's sleeve, "Felicity really looks unwell, maybe whatever you need to discuss can wait till she's feeling better?"

Hearing this, Felicity nodded vigorously, "Exactly, Esther's right!"

Caught up in the moment, she forgot her act of illness and quickly resumed her posture, massaging her forehead.

looked down and firmly told Esther, "It's nothing major, just a few

that if Miles was insistent, there had to be

moment, she gave a slight nod, "Alright then, you

was still piecing things together, utterly confused, "What does Langston

not feeling well, I don't want to chat with him alone, I just

last hope

How are those even

some of that personal touch, but Langston has been with you since you were kids, seen you grow up. I won't

on, have a chat with your Langston. It's been years, catch up a

pushed his daughter towards Miles, "No rush, take your time!"

couldn't help but roll

old man was

pull at his lips, flashed a smile at Mr. Turner, then gestured towards a fountain

his tall figure lead the way, Felicity wondered why

renovations, even

a large

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