Page 94 of Strange Seduction

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He’s kind of unhinged these days.

Marcus:That’s because he loves you.

Doesn’t know where to put it all yet,

but he’ll get there.

I went quiet. He always had a way of seeing right through me.

Marcus:How are you holding up?

Carmen:Tired. Emotional.

Like my whole body’s been wrung out and

left in the sun to dry. But… better.

Marcus:Good. You’ll be back soon,

and when you are, we’ll get you settled

into the office officially.

I kept your desk the same.

Figured you’d need something

stable waiting for you.

Carmen: Would it be possible to take a day

or two to visit my dad first?

I know I don’t really

have vacation days yet,

but—

Marcus: Carmen. Of course,

you can visit your father.

The job will be here waiting for you

when you get back.

Carmen:Hmm.

You really are the best boss

a girl could ask for.

Marcus:Don’t make me cry

before my lunch meeting.

I laughed faintly.

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