#Chapter 48: Apologies

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Karl   Surrounded by the familiar hustle and bustle of the restaurant, I steal glances at Abby from behind the dishwashing station. She’s busy overseeing the lunch rush, offering a smile to a customer here and a kind word to an employee there. From the outside, she appears so composed, as if nothing could break her stride.   My source had informed me earlier: Adam kept his word and broke up with Abby after all.   If that’s true, Abby seems to be hiding it well. Or maybe she doesn’t feel as upset as I thought she would.   This could be a good thing. Maybe I won’t need to wait as long to make my move.   Lost in thought, I find myself wandering to her office during a slow point in the evening, just before the dinner rush. The door is ajar, and I can see her leaning over some paperw

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