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Chris grinned like it was Christood,one You’ve made Chris very happy with this little tidbit of infor mouth, Jill, did you know?" Ephraim asked

"Yes," she said unashaether in anticipation "Now, let’s see You had a fight over le woe and raised two kids for a few years, that’s understandable and even co police detective-"

"Please you’reme blush," Ephrai house, drives a state car, and has no real financial responsibilities, so I’ he has a decent amount of money and he wanted to help you"

"Chris," she warned

He ignored the warning "Obviously soreat financial strain on you and he stepped up He probably didn’t want to see you struggle anyesture, one that can be seen in many different ways, but I doubt veryfrom you or did it to hold it over your head" He ended with a shrug and another bite of cookie

"Oh? And pray tell o’ wise one how you have come to this conclusion"

He sed loudly "Just co as reed Chris winked at hio and obviously has had money since then or before then There are plenty of woht add, who have expressed an interest in war his bed"

"Chris!"

He held up a hand "All I’ in looks or offers If he was the type of guy as just interested in sex he could have gotten that fro to control you and see I don’t think he did it to hurt you He should have talked to you about it I’m sure, but I have to say he meant no harm"

"Thanks for the help, Chris, but I think you just got roaned

"Why? I’ how it is If you ask Jill I bet you she would come to the same conclusion"

"And why is that?" Madison couldn’t keep the irritation out her voice

Chris shrugged "Because she’s fe deal Usually females that are prone to drama can sniff out a problem if there is one and blow it up She clearly doesn’t see one"

Jill nodded

"You both suck," Madison said bitterly

"Hey, can you say that to us?"

"She just did," Ephrairabbing another cookie

The door flew open and Principal Mason stepped inside He came to an abrupt halt when he saw Ephraim

"Detective Willia was cordial, but his tone was cold

Withouthis favorite teacher et in trouble for a social call "Detective Williams is here for me"

"Oh?" He eyed the white bakery box and cup

"He’s trying to butterhim shit" He finished off the last cookie

"Watch your mouth, boy," Mason warned He turned his attention to Ephraim "In the future please rened in as a guest, Mason I’ll rerounds as I wish"

"Fine" He knew Ephrai the support of Mike’s parents after the conviction

"Well, it’s clear he’s not going to talk and there’s still an hour of detention left So, if you’re done…"