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Core watched Avery with amusement. She had an expression of bemused fascination on her face as she nodded in response to his little sister excitedly telling them about her incredible weekend.
Is she always this animated? Avery’s sudden inquiry flashed through his mind and she glanced at his face before returning her attention back to Nadine.
She can be worse, he teased.
Nadine had appeared first thing this morning, unable to wait a moment longer to tell him about her weekend. He turned when the computer announced that his mother had also suddenly decided to visit.
I will return, he said.
Promise? she asked.
His heart warmed at the teasing in her voice. Perhaps.
Her silent chuckle echoed through his mind as he turned and hurried down to the lower level. He reached the level as th
