Chapter 45: Chipfairies 2

Emily quickly stopped by her apartment to pick up some chocolates she was saving for the celebration—or for comforting in case the court decided against her. Not forgetting about Rupert, she grabbed a sausage for him. Nick wasn't home, but she wasn't too worried anymore since he had both work and studies now to keep him occupied, not to mention his dates with Katie.

Nick was shy and secretive about the new relationship, but Emily was fairly sure it was more than a friendship.

"You look dapper!" Byron said when she arrived at his place, still dressed up in her court room clothes.

Rupert came towards her, wagging his tail, and she fed him a few sausage slices, saving some for later.

"Thanks, I think," Emily said, "Are women supposed to look dapper? I thought it was only men."

"I don't see why not," he said, gesturing freely with his hand, "Women have equal rights."

She could smell something delicious cooking, maybe a beef stew. "And you even cooked dinner. What did you make?"

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