Debbie
(Back at the resort.)
The dining hall felt warm. River and I were sitting at a beautifully set table, the candlelight dancing in his blue eyes.
“It’s getting late,” River said, his voice low. He kept glancing at the entrance. “I noticed your assistant hasn’t arrived yet. Isn’t she supposed to be here hours before we even arrived, to help you settle in?”
I shook my head, feeling the memory of Chloe's sadness fill my chest, subtly changing my mood. “No, River. She met me just before I left the office yesterday. She said her mother is very sick and has been admitted to the hospital. So I told her to stay behind and take care of her.”
River raised an eyebrow, looking surprised. “Damn… that’s sad. But most directors would have demanded she show up anyway. Best bet, one day off.”
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