A Desperate Call

Donovan went home with Valerie.

He stowed the brooch away with care.

This brooch was Valerie's way of showing her feelings, her genuine affection. Donovan cherished her love, locking it in his personal safe as if it were the most precious thing in the world.

Valerie stood off to the side, watching Donovan carefully stash away the brooch. She thought he was being a little dramatic about it.

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