Chapter 81

　　Strange, the things you noticed.

　　"Tell Marcus congratulations," I said. "Tell Isabelle — tell her I said congratulations too. And mean it." I paused. "I mean it, Patricia."

　　She exhaled softly. "You're remarkable."

　　"I'm practical," I said. "That's all."

　　We said goodbye.

　　I put the phone in...