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Ellie waved over the waitress. “Can I get my tab, please?”
“Sure, honey.” The waitress walked away.
“Are you going to talk to him?” asked Alison.
“Of course.” Ellie pulled out her credit card.
“Good. You’re being smart for once.”
“Hey.” Ellie gave her friend a dirty look. “I’m always smart and I’m going to thank him for his help today and say goodbye.”
“Arghh. You’re so stubborn.” Alison dropped her head on the table. “Listen to me for once,” she mumbled, head still down.
“Leaving already?”
Ellie jumped at the sound of Adrian’s voice, her body getting tingly. Part of her had been waiting all night for him to come and talk to her. The other part had been glad he hadn’t. “Yeah. Thank you for your help. You and your friends. I never could’ve gotten it done without you.”
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