C78 Chapter 78

Walking hand in hand to the car, Julian and Leslie conversed quietly. The sun was up, and Leslie adjusted the straw hat on her head and peered up at Julian, pouting.

"Why are you always stuck at meetings? I wanted you to join Betty and me for lunch."

Julian smiled and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "You know I'd love to, but this meeting is with a senator