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51. Alone and Tied (3)
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Here you go, Stu.” Lucas pushed a stack of book.
The man, Stu leaned on the large polished table. “Thank you, Lucas.” He came forward then added in whisper. “Couldn’t ask the lady, though. Have to spend all my day in here finding these.” He pulled the books closer.
“Maybe she had a lot of things to do—”
“So was me.” Frowning Stu cut in.
“—and couldn’t able to help you.” Lucas ended with a grin.
Stu looked at Lucas oddly. What a foolish reason, he thought inside, that’s her duty to be helpful.
The door behind Lucas opened. Mrs. Letty strode to her table. Her sudden appearance made the two men quiet.
“Today is a busy day, Lucas.” Mrs. Letty purposely gave Stu a sharp glare.
Stu rolled his eyes. “Thank you again Lucas, you are very helpful.” He said it a little louder.
“Yea…” Lucas grinned lazily at Stu. He sighed when Stu’s figure disappeared outside the doble doors. “You might need to be a little nicer.”
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