HE GAVE HIS MISTRESS MY PADDLE. HE FORGOT THE AUCTION HOUSE BELONGED TO ME

of pretending stupidity was charming.

She answered on the second ring.

“What happened?”

Naomi never said hello when I called after midnight.

“I found a ring.”

A pause.

“Purchased for you?”

“No.”

“Do you know the woman?”

“I have a strong suspicion.”

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