"What do you mean 'then what'? Just making sure he's doing well is enough."

I was stunned for a moment and then realized, "I don't want to anticipate anything anymore."

I couldn't really define my feelings for Derek.

The only thought I've had these two years was hoping to get news of him, hoping he was still alive and safe.

*****

The next day, Aurora and I went to NANCY together.

Andrew had already been promoted to Deputy Director of the Design Department, ...