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"Ellie’s going to co to the end of its lease and I wanted a second opinion," I lied smoothly

"Yeah? You live on your own?" he asked, a little shocked

I nodded, "Yes sir, I’ve lived on my own for a while now"

"Really? Well how old are you, Ja at Ellie a little concerned

"I’ hie of his daughter

"Oh, I thought you were older Ok yeah, eighteen’s great," he said relaxing slightly and leaning back in his chair

We were quiet for a minute or so as we ate, but it wasn’t too uncofine with her parents

"So Michael, I was thinking of inviting the Barrington’s over for dinner one night this week What do you think?" Ellie’swhat looked like a fake sasped, clearly annoyed

"We’re still friends with the Barrington’s, Ellison I can invite the innocently

Ellison? Was that Ellie’s full naoodness sake rily

Ok what is this about?

"Ellison, you two need to work it out sooner or later Susan said that he’syou You two make such an adorable couple, and you need to think of your future," Ruth stated, her eyes flicking toabout the future

Wait, adorable couple… Is she talking about Mark?

"Well Mark’s not part of my future, he’s part of my past Invite them to dinner if you want, but leave uarantee I’ll be busy," Ellie stated, crossing her ar at her mother