Frank rolled his eyes at Vicky. “What on earth do you keep in your brain?” “You.” Vicky smiled.

Frank was left speechless.

They arrived at the small diner that Winter’s adoptive mother owned, and a sweet young girl greeted them as soon as they entered.

“Please sit anywhere you like,” she said.

Frank studied the girl and saw some resemblance between her and his mentor.

Vicky cleared her throat just then, bringing him to his senses.

us some of your specialities.” “Alright. Please wait a moment,” Winter said, picking up the menus

a

was most definitely lively during rush

Lawrence? She fits your description

she’s self–sufficient, I won’t impose…” Turning to Vicky just then, he asked, “It won’t be an issue for you to arrange a job for her when she graduates, right?” “No problem since you’ve asked.” Vicky shrugged, a lot less wary toward Winter than Helen. Frank

“That’s not necessary. Just holding up my end

Soon, a man in a suit hurried into the diner, quickly changing clothes before

to be Winter’s

one dutiful son–helping out as soon as he returns from work,” Vicky pointed out. Frank was further relieved as well, since Winter’s life appeared to be

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