Instead, he motioned for the waiter to leave and gently shut the door behind him.

Approaching Laura, he guided her to the sofa, helping her settle in.

In a calm voice, he said, “What's the use in tossing it away?"

Understanding the situation, Morrison continued, “These used to be your favorites, right? He had them sent here to provoke me up. I don't know what you used to enjoy, but what's the point? Tastes change, just like we do. What mattered then doesn't now."

Laura gazed at him.