Chapter 66

elyn organized her desk as the final hours of the workday slipped away. The offer was quiet, with most of the staff

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She should have been door and left the office already, but because she had been ton distracted all day since she got Derek's test that morning informing her of his date with Sandra, she had been unable in focus and as had finished laie

And even now as she prepared to leave, she found herself wondering how the date was going and if Derk was going fall for Nameles a charm.

As the clock struck six her phone buzzed on the desk, pulling her out of her reverie. the glanced at the wreen and son Kayna's name Mashane With

resigned sigh, she picked up the phone

"Hey, Ray Evelyn greeted trying to merr some enthusiau

"Evelyn Are you ready for tonight? Rayna re was full of energy, her exement ofis

ea of a might imat at the club feeling more

ting than ewiting. She won't in the monit for lourd music, cromedi

of attention Raya was likely hoping for Rot a promise was a promise, and she wasn't going to hack no

"Yeah but Em just about to leave the office now" Kerlyn said, forting a mile for know yma ole

"No worries. We don't have to get there too early! So was thinking we she meet up at one of our places vol get realy ether

and Was krone Ide old times.""" Rayna Riggestel, her tone bright and neuralgie

Evelyn's eyes flicked questions she wi

cand the framed photo of Samantha on her desk. The last thing the wanted was firs arly to answer. She quickly thright of a compromue

"How about we meet at your place incai"

irlyn Hiperited. "We can get maily therr, and

Kayna sdidn't miss a beat. "Cool" I will i

Evelyn breathed a quiet sigh of relief "Thanks, Ray III are

ween hówg with prople

nching Marbi

quiet evening at

she had

to take Samantha to the amusement park during the day.

up quickly and after having diruser

her a bedtime story, Samantha's eyes grew heavy, and

forgotten all about him."

I dreamt that ek was playing with me at the park" Samantha sail, and Evelyn patted her hair "Well

cendently

Hotel. But

be together" Samantha

her heart aching with lowe "Always, my darling

deep, Evelyn stayed by her side, watching her little girl

that she was sleeping soundly, Evelyn gofressed

again." Evelyn

3:00 PM

Chapter 66

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Rayna's stylishly decorated apartment. It was warm and welcoming, with a lively energy that reflected Rayna's personality

nostalgia as she remembered the countless nights they had spent together in places just nothing but fun on their minds, but then again, Sandra had been present on every one of those

remembered how Michael had taken Sandra to the dancefloor on every one of their outings, and like a fool she had watched them, laughing happily that her sister and boyfriend got along so well. What a fool

herself. Life had changed since then,

to Rayna with a smile. "Your

decided to get ready while I

We can leave now," Evelyn said and watched as Rayna's eyes traveled over her outfit- a simple, knee-length dress in a soft blue that Evelyn had thought was suitable

you're dressed for the club? Because I was about to ask where

with what

no way I'm

don't wear this to a board meeting,"

You used to be so much fun, so daring. Now you're all... demure. Mind you, I'm saying demure only because it's

"Thanks, Evelyn said dryly.

what happened?" Rayna asked

Rayna. I don't have time to play dress-up anymore," Evelyn replied a hint of defensiveness

catching any masculine attention with you dressed like that." "I don't care about masculine

You can

the stree

attention," Evelyn

and think I'm like that too. So,

bedroom, motioning for Evelyn to follow. With a sigh, Evelyn trailed

to her closet, revealing a treasure trove of

a baker have such stylish

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