“Well, I wanted to touch base and let you know you have the full support of myself and the franchise on this matter.” I’m so shocked I almost drop the phone off the ninth-floor balcony. “I do?” “Of course. Not only will you be part of the family soon, but it’s just common decency. You lost a parent at a very young age. That shouldn’t be made into a spectacle or a piece of gossip.” I swallow. “Oh. Well, thank you, sir. I appreciate that.” “I lost my mother at a young age too. Not under such appalling circumstances, but painful nonetheless. If you need anything—you want me to speak to the
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