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"Actually, I am here to ask you some questions-that is, if it is not too much trouble"

"Of course not, dear" Mrs Stephens motioned for Hayley to join her on the porch

Hayley smiled as she sat down "Do you mind if I ask you about your relationship with Mrs Sommers?"

"You mean our business relationship?"

"Yes"

"Are you aware that I no longer work for Mrs

Sommers?"

"Yes, she has e, can you tellabout Mrs

Soeted in her chair "About her plans for Aust-her son"

"Ah, Austin He is a fine young ree his future? You worked for her as long as I have known you Surely, you have soht"

"Dear, I'm not sure what you want me to say"

"Did she care about Austin?

"She is his mother, I am sure she did" Mrs Stephens leaned toward Hayley "Are you here to find out about Austin's feelings you for?"