Chapter 78: Choice and Trust

While I was talking with Marlee Casson, the waitress couldn't help asking, "Ms. Casson, is this gentleman your boyfriend?" Marlee froze, then glanced at me. I smiled at her and said, "Pretending I'm your boyfriend is just for convenience-it sounds better than 'lover.'" She gave a small nod. "That's settled. Thanks-could you give us some privacy? My girlfriend and I need to talk," I said. The waitress studied us for a moment, then left without another word. As soon as she was gone, I said, "Marlee,...