my life is only mine. - Page 26

Dexter looked at me for a very long time and said -

- I have to talk to you openly. Your brother is... listen, let's go to my place for coffee and we'll talk in peace. And we did that. we arrived at his house, which, like him, exuded a strong house, actually a log cabin that was in the middle of the property. a large estate and on it a large court for tennis and other sports. I've seen all kinds of things in my life, but I haven't said this out loud yet, although I wasn't aware of it. Around the house there were several stalls with horses and there was a small argela. this man really owns everything. and then I saw some kids playing in front of the house. I looked at Dexter and it never occurred to me that he was married and had a family. And Dexter, as if reading my mind, said

these are the children who are on the property because there is no one to take care of them. I found them on the street and with the social service I decided that they should be there next to me. They have been with me for a couple of years and I am very satisfied with how it works. They are like my children, but they know that I can put them back on the street at any moment if they break the agreement. That was the condition for them to be here at my place. They have to listen and learn. For now, they all have good grades and are working hard because they got another chance in life. Because of them, I have a special fund where my colleagues and I set aside a certain amount of money every month for their further education. My colleagues are also in this project, but to a lesser extent. Most of them are married, but they are there to help as much as they can. Their wives are also there. We currently have 10 boys and 6 girls on the farm. I have a bit of a problem with girls because they still need a mother for some things, so my colleagues' wives help me a lot. And now let's sit down and talk openly.

She is feeling the pull with Dexter. Something about him is drawing her in.

She may think her brother is callous. But very soon she may see a very different side of him.

Is Dexter also feeing the same strong pull towards her? Hard to tell at this time.

Dexter is taking her out for lunch. Can we call this a date? Maybe too early.

His brother has the same interests as her. So he understands her a good deal already.

Dexter has a nice family. They are a welcoming bunch too. Very warm.

Is that Johnny calling now? Maybe now the situation is under control and he can do that.

That was very cryptic. Does Johnny want her to call off the investigation?