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The little bit of hope that had sprung up that theyaway She felt responsible for the rift that had driven theood friends Now, they barely tolerated each other’s presence

Desirae returned with her order “Here you go, Ash”

Normally she would have paid with the practice’s credit card, but wanting to get back to confront Phoebe about this e”

“You need a receipt?”

She stood “I’ll get it later I need to get back to work”

“You got it” Desirae left again

Nic and Sylas stood

“I’ll see you guys shortly at the office”

“I want to ask you to dinner,” Nic said “I’ll be in town for a couple of days”

“I’ood idea”

“Just as friends” Nic smiled Was he serious? Was that even possible?

“I don’t know, Nic” She looked at Sylas, but she couldn’t read hi are you in town?”

“Same as Nic A couple of days”

“Let“You could fill me in on what it’s like to work for Phoebe”

“Letwith her” Ashley rushed out of the diner She wanted to meet with Phoebe herself, before Nic and Sylas arrived She needed answers What the hell is she thinking?