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I felt ht break out in a sweat Please don’t tell me Helen found out about us And the whole State’s Attorney’s Office knows

Kait sht? Or was she after your time?”

It took me a few seconds to absorb her words “Aal?” Amy

“Right Telllook over her glasses “She’s young, she’s cute, and she’s s him on a lot of cases”

“Of course”

“They’ve been seeing each other for over a year”

My mouth opened, but I couldn’t speak I’d only broken up with Ray a few o

Kaitlyn nodded “Got it straight frohter I h school”

“Over a year, huh?”

“Says Amy”

“Well” I couldn’t think of a thing to add My cheeks burned

“I’d love to chatdocket Good luck,” she called over her shoulder, as she plunged back into the throng

I forced a shts of Ray’s incredible duplicity Fearing that I ht confront hi couldn’t lead anywhere good

I left Upper Marlboro and took back roads, foot heavy on the pedal, to get to Walt’s office in Greenbelt My plan was to run by Koz company Brad worked for, and check his computer Perhaps I’d find support for his claiht down the road from Walt’s, I decided to stop at Walt’s office first What I had to say was better discussed in person Besides, seeing Waltjerk, Ray

It was a sunny October day, and I had the top down onso I could savor the last of the lanced around at the unobstructed view of trees, their yellow and orange leaves splashed across a royal blue sky The day’s beauty seemed to mock er, hurt, and jealousy for the ti