Chapter 130: Dating advice

When Conor dropped them off at Vokrizin, Kerrigan felt a small pang of loneliness at his departure. She knew it was silly—he would be back Monday at the latest. But still, there was something warm and comforting about being around him. She hugged her new violin to her chest as she walked into the building, Evelynn and Reilynn flanking her as they headed toward the elevator.

“So, what do you think is the best way to a man’s heart?” she asked suddenly, breaking the comfortable silence.

“Thinking about our new friend, the philanthropist CEO, Mr. Brantley?” Evelynn asked coyly. “He’d be a decent catch from what I can see.”

Kerrigan did her best to suppress a blush. “He is rather good with the kids, and it is amazing what he’s doing here. So how about it, what is the best way to a man’s heart?”

“Between the fourth and fifth rib normally works best for me,” Reilynn said, deadpan.

Kerrigan rolled her eyes. “I’m not trying to kill him, I’m trying to date him, you loveless gargoyle.”

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