The Return Of Franklin Miles

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONE

On her way back, Daisy ran into Oliver Hayes, an old boyfriend.

Oliver waved her down with a warm smile. “Daisy Bernard! I didn’t expect to see you out and about.”

Caught off guard but not wanting to seem rude, Daisy returned the smile. “Oliver! It’s been ages. How’ve you been?”

“I’m doing alright. What about you? You look like you could use a good meal and some company. How about lunch?”

Daisy hesitated. She wasn’t sure if this was a good idea, given everything going on with Franklin and the hotel, but Oliver was persistent. “Come on, it’s just lunch. I’m sure you’ve got plenty to catch me up on.”

Relenting, Daisy agreed. “Alright, but only if you’re buying.”

“Deal,” Oliver said with a chuckle, leading her to a small, quiet diner.

They sat across from each other, and Oliver dove right into the conversation after the waiter left. “So, Daisy, I heard some rumors about you being back. Never thought I’d run into you like this.”

“Well, I didn’t exactly plan on being here,” Daisy admitted.