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- Very happy, son. She seemed nice to me. It's good that you are together!

Travis nodded as if his mother could see him.

“I think so too,” he replied.

Sammy lowered her eyes. Her heart was pounding in her chest at double speed, and she didn't know why.

“Papa and I are leaving now,” said Mrs. Doyle. - Are you coming home soon?

- Yes soon. Don't worry.

- Fine. Call if anything!

Anna hung up and Travis returned the phone to Sammy.

So you were worried? he asked with a smile.

Samantha was glad he couldn't see her flushed face in the twilight.

- What did you think? she muttered. Zak said you were sick.

Doyle raised his eyebrows.

- Have you talked to Zach? he wondered. - How far have you advanced in your investigation, Frog.

- How else could I get your address? By the way, I really did not like his jokes about our relationship with you! Did you say something to him?

"Nothing," Doyle shook his head and laughed. “How sensitive you are… What else do you think he might think, since you are showi