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

offer. The Evelyn frit a pang of longing for the simplicity of a quiet evening

she had

day. herself so putting her

having diruser with

story, Samantha's eyes grew heavy, and the stuggled into Evelyn's side uking

thought you'd forgotten all about him." Evelyn

that ek was playing with me at the park" Samantha sail,

cendently

the Hotel.

be

her forehead, her heart aching with

off deep, Evelyn stayed by her side, watching

sleeping soundly, Evelyn gofressed and let to

bum again."

3:00 PM

Chapter 66

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stepped inside, taking in Rayna's stylishly decorated apartment. It was warm and welcoming, with a lively energy that reflected

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 minds, but then again, Sandra had been present on every one

and like a fool she had watched them, laughing happily that her sister and

that was years ago, Evelyn reminded herself. Life had changed since then, and so had she. She was no

to Rayna

so long, so I decided to get ready while I waited," Rayna said,

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

club? Because I was about to ask where your bag

wrong with what

Rayna began, placing a hand on her hip. "There is no way I'm letting you go to the club dressed like you're heading to a board

wear this to a board meeting," Evelyn said

much fun, so daring. Now you're all...

"Thanks, Evelyn said dryly.

happened?"

play dress-up anymore," Evelyn replied a hint

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

You can

the stree

attention," Evelyn

friend- and think I'm like that too. So, you see? I care about what

Evelyn to follow. With a sigh, Evelyn trailed after her, feeling a mix

treasure trove of clothes that ranged

have such stylish

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