Thinking of this, Liz picked up her phone and called Jessica.“Jessica, how have you been? If you are free, let’s meet for lunch.”After agreeing to meet Jessica at noon, Liz set the case file aside and was about to work on something else when her phone rang.Seeing the number from the Smith estate, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes. Mrs. Smith Sr. almost never called her during work hours.She answered, but before she could speak, Michael’s voice came through. “Liz, if you are free tonight, come home for dinner. I asked the kitchen to make your favorite dishes.”Unlike the anger he had shown the day before, his tone was still a little stiff, but noticeably softer.Liz was about to refuse, but then thought to herself there was no reason to turn down a free meal, so she agreed.“Good. I will have the driver pick you up outside your office this evening.”A trace of irony flashed in Liz’s eyes. Michael had never asked her home for dinner before, let alone arranged for a drive
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