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“I’m sure we can” Casey rose, extended her hand “Consider yourself our client We still have a lot to go over with you, but not today You need to be in bed, recuperating How did you get here this ?”

“I took a cab I live on the Upper East Side”

“I’ll drive you home,” Patrick said at once “I’d like to check out your apartment”

Once again, Madeline reached into her purse “I have a copy of the police report, if that helps It lists the items that were stolen”

“Great” Patrick took the sheet of paper she unfolded “That eli to contact the precinct But actually, I’ what specific areas of the apartivefor”

“I hadn’t thought of that”

“Also, while we’re driving, I’ll contact ned to you immediately” Over the years, Patrick had coents and police officers to make up his expert security team “That way, you’ll be safe and you’ll have peace of mind”

“Thank you” Slowly, Madeline stood up “I truly appreciate it”

“We’ll be in touch tomorrow,” Casey said “If you’re up to it, maybe I can stop by your apartment and talk to you there I’m sure you’ll be more comfortable in your own home”

A nod “I’m sure I would I’ll wait for your call, then” She paused, for the first tiood to see you again, Marc,” she said softly, gripping her purse as if for moral support

Marc aze ?

??Good to see you, too”

Patrick escorted Madeline from the room

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“Marc” Casey stopped him before he could leave the roo around?”