“That is great. Well, can’t wait to see you, sweetheart. Make sure you get a good night of sleep, alright.”
“I will, dad. Thank you! Jack says hello.”
“He is going to have to take me golfing one of these days.”
“Dad, he has no time to waste with amateurs.”
“It is for father-son bonding, sweetheart. You are welcome to join us.”
“We will see about that. Love you, dad.”
Senator McKenzie put down the phone with more resolve than before to not tell Caroline about the ongoing investigation. His daughter deserved this time of happiness without being harassed for a silly witch hunt. What was his power and influence for if he couldn’t use it to protect his daughter?
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