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“What brings the two of you to the city? Elena asked, in her most enthusiastic tone

Bridget answered without looking up froht we’d stop by and see how you were doing It has been a long ti”

“What are you in the city for?”

Emily s with a client”

“Ah, yes,” Elena re”

“Event organization,” E with a client here”

“I assume you booked the job,” Elena asked

“Of course,” Emily replied in her usual self-satisfied way

“Yes, you’re sister has been on quite the roll of late She’s had several new clients, and they’re all just thrilled about her work”

“I can i to keep the sarcasm from her voice

She saw a quick look being exchanged between her mother and sister Immediately, she knew that their visit had not been innocent or spontaneous They had wanted to talk to her about so to bring it up directly

“So, darling,” Bridget began, “what’s neith you? What happened to that boy you were dating?”

“What boy?” Elena asked in genuine confusion

“Steven… or was it Stephan”

“Sio, mom”