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.

dangling from her arm, moving with so much confidence that the

is

she a client, or maybe a

way, she's gotta be a client. She's got

like she owns the place. Definitely not just

that

the whispers and let a small

stopped at a young woman's desk and

in. Could

little flustered. A woman this stunning was talking

show you," Joy said,

you." Carolyn's smile got even brighter, and Joy just

Allison's office, Joy smiled. "Here you go-this is Allison's

"Thanks."

get back to

knocked on the

inside, Allison called out,

Carolyn stepped inside. "Allison."

surprised for a moment, but quickly recovered.

the coffee table. Allison got up from her desk and joined

tea, carefully rinsing two delicate porcelain cups before placing

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