While they ate dinner inside, Brooklyn waited in the car, completely in the dark about what was going on.

She was curious, sure, but she kept it to herself. After all, it was her boss's personal business-definitely not her place to ask questions.

In the elevator, Allison leaned in close to her little sister. "Lizzy, don't tell Mom or Dad about dinner with Joshua tonight, okay?"

Lizzy nodded. "Okay, sis."

"Good girl."

Back in her room, Allison checked her phone for messages.

Watson: [Home yet?]

Allison: [Just got back.]

Watson: [Get some rest. Good night.]

Allison: [Night.]

***

The next day, Allison's law firm got a surprise visitor.

from her arm, moving with so much

is that? She's

she a client, or maybe

she's gotta be a

looks like she owns the place. Definitely not just an

body, that

and let a small smile play at her

desk and smiled warmly. “Hi, I didn't

in. Could you tell me where

woman this stunning was

can show you," Joy said, jumping

even brighter, and Joy just stared for a

office, Joy smiled. "Here you go-this

"Thanks."

I'll get back

on the

called

Carolyn stepped inside. "Allison."

up, surprised for a moment, but quickly

seat on the sofa behind the coffee table. Allison got up from her desk and joined

tea, carefully rinsing two delicate porcelain cups before placing one in front of Carolyn and

you here, Ms. Witt?"

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