Damien didn't know how to face her after all the things he had said to her. He had received enough tongue-lashing from Esme that could last a month. He wondered what could be going on with her and if she was okay.

　　He had decided to work from home the next day to avoid her. He had called the receptionist to inform him of Annie's arrival and to not mention anything about him to her or anyone else.

　　He kept himself busy and had nearly five uninterrupted hours, and ...