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.”

Enter title…

leave the restaurant, locking up for the night. The street is mostly quiet, a few

The air is cool, a

been really impressed with how the restaurant is doing,” Karl says,

can’t keep the surprise out

so pissed off when you entered that

going to the Alpha party together. But look

like that. I should have

at him, shocked and a bit touched by his candidness. “That’s really sweet of you

corners of his lips.

Really, I am.”

me,” I

happened. So I guess in a way, I’m also sorry—sorry for storming out on you

more surprised you let me back, especially after what happened

forgiving me.”

stop walking, looking him square in the eye. “Let’s get one thing clear: I haven’t entirely forgiven

I don’t know if I ever will. But I do understand

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