The Sixth Man (Sean King & Michelle Maxwell 5)
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“I think it’s just too late.” She stood. “Well, you be careful out there. And I’ll leave some food for you in the fridge. And I’ll put on the coffee. You just have to turn it on.”
“I appreciate that.”
“And I’ll keep an eye on your young friend. She seems very withdrawn. Scared, even.”
“She’s under a lot of pressure.”
“When will Mr. King be back?”
“I’m not sure.”
“He’s very handsome.”
Michelle looked away. “Yes, I guess he is.”
“Are you two an item?”
Michelle did her best not to smile at this quaint term. “Maybe we are.”
“Then you should get married.”
“It’s complicated.”
“No, it’s only the people who make it complicated. Do you want to marry him?”
This question caught Michelle off guard. “What? I… I haven’t thought about it, really.”
Burke scrutinized her so closely that Michelle found her face growing warm.
“I see,” said Burke skeptically. “Well, good night.”
“Good night. And for what it’s worth, I think you should go see your daughter.”
“Why?”
“I didn’t get to see my mom again. I’ll always regret that. You have to take your chances when you have them.”
“Thank you, Michelle. I appreciate the advice.”
Michelle hurried outside, her thoughts now unfocused. A phone call was about to change all that.
“Hello?”
“Maxwell?”
“Who is this?”
“Murdock.”
“What’s up?”
“We need to meet.”
“Why?”
“About this case.”
“What about it?”