The neighborhood seemed to be unaffected by what was happening beyond those stone walls. Other than a lack of luxury cars passing them on the streets and children playing in the front yards, it appeared to be just another day in Candlestick Estates. Like most homes in the community, Lorie’s house was large. It was so large that three normal homes could fit inside this one. Because he’d been inside it several times before, Michael knew it was a six bedroom home with all the fixings, from marble floors to a lavish grand staircase and from paneled walls to large, crystal chandeliers. The rooms were so big that Michael and Scott could play tennis in the living room. Then, there was the spacious three-car garage. Michael always knew that Lorie came from a family of means, but he never felt intimidated when he was with her. Whenever they were together, he felt they were both on the same level. She was just another hometown girl going to college.
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