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I was impressed. How had Madeleine transformed into this brave person? She could even look me in the eyes as we sat across from each other.
“Cover for us,” I replied.
“Cover?” she echoed.
“I just need some time to be with Kate. If I can calm down, I’ll come up with a better plan,” I explained.
Madeleine seemed to contemplate this, biting her lower lip and tapping one finger against her other hand. “Tell me… is Kate willing to risk it too? Does she want you?”
I nodded. “She wants me.”
“I’m not sure how I can cover for you,” she whispered. “What exactly do I have to say?”
“We just need to plan a date.”
“A date?” she echoed.
I nodded. “A date where you and I go out. Then I’ll sneak off to meet Kate, and you can go wherever you want. I just need a few hours with her.”
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