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“I think it will I think you’ll be surprised how a little distance will free you”

Beth had been partly right I tried to use all of the relaxation techniques she taughtto see a picture of the beach, or a sunny green field, but instead I saw the sexy lust-filled shn’s face

My eyes popped open That was not a ht I scolded , but hn had invaded my quiet space

“Meg, send her in,” I called through the door to the clerk I needed more than a distraction from my family drama

I dove into the one thing that always made my mind focus—the law

As promised I used my lunch break to check in with Garret My call went to his voicee

“Hey, it’s your sister Mom is worried about you Call her, please”

I hung up and regretted not saying so about hoorried too That it h all the socialwell for him he liked to post pictures He’d check in at a park, or upload a shot of a sunset I didn’t see anything recent on his accounts I tried not to let that worry me It had happened before

I calledto report

The phone rang a few times before she answered “Hey, honey” She sounded calmer than before, casual

“Have you heard anything?” I asked I was going to suggest she check with his friend Chris Hehim

“Oh, yes He’s here I just fixed him a sandwich” I could hear the smile in her voice

“You what?” I felt the irritation crawl overa sandwich?”

“M to worry about”

“Mom, you should have texted me or left me a voicemail,” I lectured I felt the heat in my neck