Dominic finally realized he had just humiliated his own uncle—the secret owner of the club.
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Chapter 13
At month four, Dominic asked to speak to Maeve.
I said:
“Ask Arthur.”
Arthur asked Maeve.
She said no.
That was the end.
Dominic looked hurt.
Good.
Apology is not a summons.
Two months later she changed her mind.
Maybe curiosity.
They met in the bakery.
Dominic crouched so they were closer in height.
“I knocked your food down.”
Maeve nodded.
“You kicked my money.”
“Yes.”
“You pushed me.”
“Yes.”
Then:
“I’m sorry.”
Maeve looked at him.
“Don’t do it again.”
“I won’t.”
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She handed him a napkin because he was crying.
Children are strange.
