Chapter 169 Here With You Now

• “I can’t believe the nerve of that guy.” Lamar’s smile was shaky, his words unkind. “I’d always liked Asher before. He always seemed so smooth, like nothing could frazzle him. I never realized he’d be such a sore loser.”
• We sat in the ice cream parlor Lamar had suggested. The establishment itself was nice, with cheerful music and bright colored walls. Students and a few older couples filled the tables.
• Lamar stabbed at his hot-fudge sundae with his spoon. He hadn’t actually taken a bite yet.