Too inappropriately. But she wanted so badly to get Eli talking about his father so she could learn what Stan was really up to these days.How, and why, he had been abusing his own son.Could she dare to get Councilwoman Arviss off on her own and ask her questions? She seemed to be on Eli’s side.But what if she reported Kelly’s nosiness to Eli’s father?Just as bad, what if she decided to back away from Eli if she believed her kindness led local citizens to question her motives—and thus potentially result in political overtones?No, Kelly wouldn’t try questioning, or even attempting to befriend, Councilwoman Arviss—at least not now.Slowly, Kelly started walking down the hallway toward the elevator, but she only took a few steps before turning to look back toward Alan. He had been there for her, yet he hadn’t let her go too far. She appreciated that.She appreciated him—too much.Why wasn’t she surprised to see that he had also turned during his walk down the hall and was looking at her?
