283.Chapter 283

"I'll be back soon," Desmond told Beatrice and then hung up. Beatrice could hear the clinking of glasses from Desmond's side and wondered what Desmond was busy with.

Back at the table, Beatrice covered for Desmond. "He's just been swamped with work. He's been to Havenport, then Aldenridge, and now he's stuck on the highway. He should be here any minute," she said with a smile.

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