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Imani packed for both her and Jamie. She didn't have much in her wardrobe, but she did know that meeting a priest required one to be dressed respectably and honorably. Even though her profession was far from honorable, she wanted to seem confident and decent to him not only because he was a priest but because Matthew loved him. Father Josè's approval meant so much to Imani that she was extremely nervous about meeting him.
She packed everything in twos. Two dresses—a slightly below-the-knee black dress with a nipped-in waist, a tiered floral maxi dress, a pair of clear sandals, red block heels, jeans, and sneakers. Everything was packed in two traveling bags.
The previous day, Matthew had called to let her know they would pass by to pick them up a
