Invitation

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I was expecting bad news, but what I heard was not something I had in mind.

I was shocked to hear Xavier.

I should’ve expected it. With Claire back, it was the obvious course of action. I shouldn’t be sad or shocked.

“Zoe.” He called me and I realized that I hadn’t said anything in a while.

“Okay.” I managed to utter.

“Okay?” He asked. He must’ve expected a different reaction. Maybe he was expecting me to ask or maybe even negotiate. But I was still in shock at the news to understand the future outcomes.

“Okay.” I repeated.

Before either of us could discuss any further, the waiter arrived to get our orders. Xavier placed his order first and since my brain was not working at all, I agreed to have whatever he was having.

The waiter offered some wine and I knew I needed alcohol to pass the evening.

I had already made a fool of myself in front of him yesterday, I was not going to do it again.

Once we were left alone, he said, “Don’t worry. I have taken your father’s case a