Charlotte stood rooted to the spot and didn't know what to say for a moment. She pursed her lips and uttered, "Why..."

"To me, she was completely dead the day she jumped off the building."

Jason's low, hoarse, and disappointed voice slowly echoed in the silent and empty office.

Charlotte slowly put down the garbage and walked to Jason, reaching out. But when she was about to touch his back, she suddenly retracted it and just stood beside him silently.

"I don't need ...