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.”

a restaurant near

out a chair and sat down briskly.

small box on the seat

the lid to check. Her manuscript, a few dog-eared

arched an eyebrow. “Does this mean


hesitated for a beat.

sharing a

favor—she couldn’t

she was

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

miss fresh

replied, settling in despite

Elissa’s phone buzzed. She glanced

heard about Elissa’s mother being hospitalized and was

are you going to see her?”

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