"I've seen what happens when people aren't careful," she answered seriously.

He gave a short laugh, then answered seriously, "Enough to open his eyes.

How long had it been since anyone seriously answered that challenge?

But then he seriously answered the question about where his brother would reside by saying, "There's a pretty good chance he'll stay with me."

"No, I can't say they do," he answered seriously, as though giving the matter due thought.

The usual sort of stuff, I suppose,' she said, assuming he didn't really want her to answer seriously.

"Because this had been my only real hold on you," she answered seriously.

"When it comes to my law practice, yes," she answered seriously.

'Well, it would seem a better idea than engaging a model,' she answered seriously.

I knew she was teasing me again but answered seriously.