Chapter 1653:

On a weekday morning, Elissa received an unexpected message from Robin.

“Elissa, you left some things at home. When’s a good time for me to drop them off?”

What things? She wracked her brain but couldn’t remember leaving anything behind.

“Not necessary. You can just toss them.”

Robin texted back almost instantly. “It’s your manuscript and a few of your design books. Are you sure you want me to throw them out?”

That gave her pause. Those were definitely not trash-worthy.

She thought it over and replied, “Alright. I’m usually free around noon.” Evenings were impossible—she had to be with Locke and Ernest then.

“Alright. See you at noon.”

at a restaurant near Elissa’s office

she arrived, Elissa pulled out a chair and sat

to a small box on the seat

check. Her manuscript, a few dog-eared design books—it was all there. “I appreciate you

an eyebrow. “Does this


for a

history, sharing a meal wasn’t exactly

favor—she couldn’t just

she was

already reaching for the menu with an amused smile. “Then I’ll

fresh

Elissa replied,

halfway through their meal, Elissa’s phone buzzed.

about Elissa’s mother being hospitalized

to see her?”

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