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Finally, later that evening as I sat alone in ot a text

MIRANDA: Why should I? You lied to me Hoill I knohat to believe?

She was right I almost lost hope at that point

BECKETT: You’re right Let me at least explain what happened You deserve to know

There was a long pause, and I half expected to never hear froain An hour passed Then two

When the end of the usual business day caiven up all hope

Then, I heard e

I grabbed my phone and checked

MIRANDA: Not pro but I do want to know exactly what happened The ave us any details You were there, so you can tell me what happened and why my husband had to die

That hurt and I felt a sick sensation in

BECKETT: Where do you want to meet?

There was a pause Finally, she replied

MIRANDA: Tomorrow at your uncle’s restaurant It’s not too far from my apartment 1:00

Even though it was only so I could fill in the blanks about Dan’s death, I felt relief At least I’d be able to come clean

BECKETT: Thank you Meet you at 1:00