How a Five Million Dollar Bet Led to an Unexpected Marriage in Queens

tray on the low table.

“I need to go to the clinic this afternoon,” I said, stepping back and pulling my hand to my side. “For the routine clearance with Dr. Vance.”

“Do you want me to arrange a car?” he asked, his hand hovering over his phone.

“No,” I said, shaking my head. “I prefer the subway. It’s faster at two o’clock anyway.”

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