"Do you remember who it was?" Alex pressed again, his tone insistent.

I deflected smoothly. "I think you should focus on healing and getting back to work," I said lightly. "Your daily check-ins are the highlight of my day." Then, laughing, I ended the call before he could respond.

Just as I set my phone down, Miles stepped into the office, placing the bouquet on my desk. He studied me for a moment, his gaze steady. "It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you ...