The meeting disperses, and my staff go their separate ways. Karl lingers, shuffling his feet in a way that

makes me think he has something on his mind.

“Abby, do you have a moment?”

“Sure, what’s up?”

“If you’re worried about the article, I can help you find a good journalist. Someone who can capture the

essence of the place, the people,” he says.

I’m touched by his offer. “That’s really kind of you, Karl. Thanks.”

He clears his throat. “I could walk you home. We could talk more about it.”

I hesitate for a moment, considering. Then, I nod. “Alright, let’s walk.”

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locking up for the night. The street is mostly quiet, a few cars passing by,

bars. The air is cool, a bit crisp, but not

how the restaurant is doing,” Karl

the surprise out of my

being so pissed off when you entered

going to the Alpha party together. But look at you now, making

that.

and a bit touched by his candidness. “That’s really sweet

of his

Really, I am.”

idea how much that means to me,” I reply. “And

happened. So I guess in a way, I’m also sorry—sorry

you let me back, especially after what happened

forgiving me.”

in the eye. “Let’s get one

if I ever will. But I do understand that your

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