Midnight Paradise Part 72 - Her Mouth Gives Joy(ce)

Thank you. I'm ready to go.

Then let's go.

Some time later.

I know it's not a fancy restaurant or anything, but at least you're not alone.

I think I even have some wine I brought with me from my stash in the basement.

Oh no, it's fine. I know I overdressed, but I bought this too, so I thought I might as well

wear it. And I might have wanted to impress you a little bit.

Oh, I'm impressed. More than a little. Looks like your...

Sorry.

Looks like your landlady still has a few tricks up her sleeve, right?

Exactly.

It's a really nice place you've got here. I'm happy for you.

Thanks, landlady. I'll get the chair for you and get the wine. I'll only take a minute.

A few minutes later.

It's been interesting watching your progress since your return.

And since you've manned up, I guess.

Let's be honest, you were always trying to take the easy route,

but this time I see you're working hard. You've created a business on your own and even make

enough money to have a nice office and a home of your own. I was worried about you for the

longest time. Isabel and Logan were always close by. They followed the path set out for them.

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