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Mike was glad when Miranda turned away.
This was a crappy moment to smile—he could feel Andi’s shuddering breath as he gave her shoulder a final squeeze. But it was really hard to keep a straight face while watching Miranda review the emoji stickers he’d given her. She hadn’t appeared satisfied with her results this time.
She used it less often around the team now, so she must be stumped by Andi, Stimson, or Helen. The latter two were probably barely on her radar except as a source of information.
That meant Andi was confusing her.
“She’s very sad and more than a little scared,” he whispered to her.
“She is?” And Miranda turned to inspect Holly.
“No. Not her. Andi.”
“What about Andi?”
“Yes, what about me?” Having overheard, Andi was now glaring at him. Perfect. Teach him to try
