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.

a quiet corner, and Frank flipped through the menu before saying, “Bring us some of your specialities.” “Alright. Please wait a moment,” Winter said, picking up the

around–though it was a

most definitely lively

you think, Mr. Lawrence? She fits your description the

“I’m not planning anything until I see how her current life is. If 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

“That’s not necessary. Just holding up my

a suit hurried into the diner, quickly changing clothes

be Winter’s adopted brother,

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

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