Charlie put on a serious face.

He said solemnly, “That’s a little tricky! However, it just so happens that a friend of mine has a vacant apartment. It isn’t huge, but he did have a keen sense in picking out a good place. It’s right on Heritage Lane. I think it compliments Ms. Ayanna’s status well.”

Anderson snuffed out his cigarette and held Ayanna in his arms when he stood up.

…

A couple of briefcases were wobbling gently in the car.

An hour later, they arrived at the apartment on Herit