Chapter 11. Pandora's Box

He commented, "That was quick service." 

Lance grinned, "Most folks here know me. One of my clients owns the business. " 

"Good business you have, but not to what you did though I wouldn't mind now that the hazy side of my messy problem started to put some light," he stated, veiling reference to what Lance said. "My sister told you why I wanted to see you, so I guess you knew. But make it brief and to the point because I don't have much time now."

"So much the better, as I prefer it that way," Lance nodded. "But first, I wanted to apologize for waiting until today to meet you though I expected this moment when you discovered what I did. You'll learn I did not file your petition, which grounds my practice. I thought you would learn the truth quickly, and it bothered me, but I was waiting for you to confront me first." 

"Why?" At last, he asked that question that made him wonder overnight.

"I was waiting for you to retract your decision."&n