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Chapter 168: Triad, Part 11

James

Charlotte's here. Michael messaged me to say she'd arrived, so, despite dismal weather and a hairy drive up the mountain on icy roads, I'm smiling. I keep finding myself laughing for no reason....

.... No reason at all....

As I pull in, she's there, waiting....

Outside? In this weather?

.... and I steer the car to one side so as not to splash her with the liquid mud that is taking over the site.

As I step out, she's here and close to me. I embrace her, kissing her lightly, but am conscious of many pairs of eyes watching us: builders, plumbers, men operating the earth-movers and mini-diggers.... or trying to....

And my nose tells me a lot of what I want to know....

Michael's already had her....

.... He's a fast worker....

"Welcome home," I say quietly to her. "Um, not too private here, are we?"

She glances around with an expression that clearly says they can all go jump....

I take her hand, noticing her icy fingers....

How long was she waiting outside?
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