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“I feel like it The stakes are the highest they’ve ever been”

Luka frowned “Because it’s your first case?”

Micah shook his head “Yes and no”

“How can it be both?”

Micah cleared his throat “I met a woman”

Luka’s eyes widened “Wait We’re going to need to take a seat for this” They walked to a table in the corner beside the“What does one have to do with the other? Why a about this?”

“That’s where things get complicated Daize is our current client I know it sounds fishy, but you don’t let a woet away She’s beautiful Her father’s fro her a beautiful golden coe brown eyes I swear see through you More than her looks, thoughshe’s sy is inspiring She o to take her dream job”

“You’re skating on very thin ethical ice, little brother,” Luka cautioned gently

“I know We’ve tried to ignore it It didn’t take I’ve been taking it slow and following her cues” He rubbed the back of his neck “I’m not proud of myself It’s likely the tea hurt or taken advantage of”

“Are you defending yourself to me?” Luka inquired

“Shouldn’t I be?” Micah asked quietly

“Life happens All we can do is respond I’ll be honest, I’m relieved”

“You are?” Micah asked, shocked

“For the past year, you’ve thrown yourself into ghost hunting It’s become an obsession that overtook every other aspect of your life Even when you’re here at work, I feel like you count down the moments until you can join your new family”

“I’m sorry if I e to Olive and the ie that I do hope you know that”