CHAPTER 107-JEFF CLEARS THE AIR-ANA AND MERINA

Ana watched the men come toward them. A worried woman trailed behind men ready for battle.

“Ana, we need to talk.” Jeff said. “You need to hear me out.” He looked stern and foreboding when he said that. Joyce came around the men and tried to avoid notice or interrupting the drama.

“Nice romantic setting. It’s a pity we can’t distract the gaggle of ganders behind him. They don’t need to see this.”

Merina nodded, where she stood off to the side in Ana’s peripheral vision. “We didn’t plan this, but it’s like an Edwardian romance scene. This’ll become lost on them. I believe. They won’t see the chance to use it to their advantage.” She said, her voice was low to not interrupted Ana’s words.

“Sad, I agree with you. It could have become a fond memory.”

“Jeff, I don’t need that. You’ve made it clear that I filled gaps in your life, but there weren’t many. But heaven forbid that my time doesn’t align your schedule. Then I