“Were you a baby when you were adopted?” she asked, assuming that he would never have brought up the subject unless he was willing to discuss it. “No, I was three years old.” He took a sip of the tea and then he set the mug back down. “Do you want to go for a walk?” he asked abruptly, shoving back his chair without waiting for her answer. “The moon’s pretty bright, but I’ve got a flashlight, just in case.” Emma couldn’t ignore the opportunity to spend more time with him. Besides, she was too curious to refuse. “Sure. A little fresh air would probably help me sleep.” He rinsed out the mugs while she wiped off the table and put away the sugar. Everything was kept tightly sealed so as not to attract ants. She leaned across the table to blow out the candles, and they used the flashlight until they got outside. “Give your eyes a chance to adjust,” he suggested as they stood on the porch. After a moment, during which neither of them spoke, they headed together toward the lake.
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