Chapter 66: The Gift

I had waited more than half an hour before Marlee Casson finally appeared. She wore a loose beige knit top with a floral mini skirt. The relaxed fit showed off her bare shoulders and framed her collarbones. Her black bra strap peeked out, casually sexy. She saw me, a small smile easing across her face. "Good thing my husband has to work late tonight, or we wouldn't be able to have dinner." I gave the faintest nod, kept the truth to myself, and took Marlee's hand. She paused for a moment, a shy...