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

call. Evelyn gathered her things and left the offer. The Evelyn frit a pang of longing for the simplicity of a quiet evening at home with

had

park during the day. herself so putting her to deep would be easy wing

diruser with Samantha, she prepared her

bedtime story, Samantha's eyes grew heavy, and the stuggled

you'd forgotten all about him."

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

cendently

the Hotel.

be

her heart aching with lowe

dried off deep, Evelyn stayed by her side, watching her

making sure that she was sleeping soundly, Evelyn gofressed

again." Evelyn

3:00 PM

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inside, taking in Rayna's stylishly decorated apartment. It was warm and welcoming, with

this, getting ready for nights out with She felt a pang of nostalgia as she remembered the countless nights they had spent together in places just nothing but fun on their

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

herself. Life had changed since then,

to Rayna with a smile. "Your place is

get ready while I waited," Rayna said, explaining why

I'm glad I dressed from home too. 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 for the evening. But the way Rayna's lips twisted into a playful smirk told her that

the club? Because I was about to ask where your bag is." Rayna

with

no way I'm letting you go to the club dressed

wear this to a board

an eyebrow, her expression incredulous. "What happened to you, Evelyn! You used to be so much fun, so daring. Now you're all... demure. Mind you, I'm saying demure only because it's the most polite I

"Thanks, Evelyn said dryly.

Evie, what happened?" Rayna asked

to play dress-up anymore," Evelyn replied a hint of defensiveness

"Well, I won't be letting you leave here dressed this way. We won't be catching any masculine attention with you dressed like that." "I

You can

the stree

attention," Evelyn

friend- and think I'm like

for Evelyn to follow. With a sigh, Evelyn trailed after her, feeling a mix of reluctance and

the doors to her closet, revealing a treasure trove of clothes that ranged

a baker have such stylish clothes? Evelyn asked,

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