" Her eyes were still wide, but now there was concern on her face."No sweetheart, it's OK, we can be here." I assured her."It must be very expensive. ...re you so rich?"I laughed. By Georgian standards, McDonalds 1 was a little pricey, but I still had nearly $50,000 worth of Mr. Marks' money. I figured we could afford a couple of Big Macs.That morning, the thrills came one after the other for Isidora and I shared in her delight at each new discovery. The only fast food she had ever seen before. I’m sorry,” I sobbed.“Sorry,” sneered Sophia. “What will happen next time? How can we count on you at all? Will you get Angela killed the next time you run away?”The fierce expression on her youthful face transformed her into something menacing. Her hand clenched, like she wanted to hold a dagger. As Angela barked something, her voice angry, I bolted to my feet, fleeing Sophia’s gaze.I was a coward. A terrible person. A cheating wife. I betrayed my companions who had risked the Mirage Gardens. Maybe he'd listen to you. For all he knows, Patty could have left him for you."Collette thought about how to answer that without telling Dave about Patty's 'non-date' with Van. "I'll think about it Dave. It's really between Patty and Bobby like you said before. But I'll think about it. If it would help Patty then I probably should."As she was saying this, Collette began slowly running her hands over Dave's back. She would reach high up to cup the tops of his shoulders, and back down to press. Back out again mingling. Lots of conversation in the kitchen. I made another drink. I pulled you in closer, leaned in to your ear, and said very directly "round 3 should be me sucking out your soul"My husband was deep in conversation with one of my girls when I quickly found myself needing a bathroom. My toxic trait is that I always need a bathroom lol. I excused myself.I told him I was going to the bathroom. Which was my honest intent. I figured I'd come back out for you both. When I.