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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for the night. The street is mostly quiet, a few

buzz of activity from the nearby bars. The air is cool, a bit

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

keep the

off when you entered that cook-off. Thought

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

I ever acted like that. I should

touched by his candidness. “That’s really sweet

slight smile tugging at the corners of

Really, I am.”

to me,” I reply. “And I’m glad you

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

you let me back, especially after

forgiving me.”

him square in the eye. “Let’s get one thing clear: I

know if I ever will. But I do

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