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I nod

“Thank you It was really nice of you to come all the way out here, but it wasn’t necessary How did you get our address by the way?”

He holds up his phone

“You guys are listed in the on-line school directory”

I blush Oh right Duh, I forgot I sain

“Actually, ive you a call when they get back if you would like? I really appreciate you coain, it wasn’t necessary”

Michael ss, seeets nervous?

“Actually Tilly, I caht?”

This time, my heart skips two beats

“Of course, Mr Nelson No proble aside to invite him into the house

I lead hi rose-lavender blend I place a few biscotti cookies on a plate and bring it out as well It’s soain when she has couests seem to appreciate the tea and cookies

I sit down on the far side of the couch and Mike takes the other end He looks totally out of place inroom, with its floral drapes and homey, overstuffed couches Co this lish roses, tea, and cookies

But Mike doesn’t seeaze, a mix of seriousness and empathy in his voice

“So again, I’m deeply sorry about the incident with Sam, and she ay out of line to treat you the way that she did I hope this was the first incident between you two, and I’ll do everything in my power to ensure it is the last I want you to understand, however, that what she did is not a reflection of who you are at all”