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“Great”

If Julian is going to be that long, then I better go check on Darcy and Lily I turn back to Katie after I end the call, giving her a rough kiss on the mouth

“You can finish that later”Chapter FifteenKatieWhat am I supposed to do now?

I’o and check on Lily and Darcy, but I don’t want to riskto try and get Julian to speak to Lily If soive myself

I have no idea how long he’s is going to be, which uess there are worse places to be contained than in pure luxury My phone beeps I walk over and pick it up It’s Mom

“Hey, Mom,” I say

“Sorry, who’s this?” Monize your voice”

“Mo my eyes “You called me Remember?”

“Oh Right Well, I haven’t heard frootten what you sound like?”

“Yes, actually, because you’re my mother” I shake e the subject “How’s Alfred?”

“Fine He’s such a good boy,” Moet hirow quite attached to him

I rollas much as I do, but it’s been three days, not three years

“I’ overprotective, Katie I’m just worried about you”

“I’m fine Really,” I assure her

I feel guilty for feeling annoyed I know her heart is in the right place, but I’d just love to have a norlect her

“I’ Lily out,” I say “Are we still on for dinner Monday night?” I add, knowing that will cheer her up