Estelle nodded wearily and replied, “I understand. You can return to work.”

“Alright. Miss Hudson, would you like me to provide you with Mr. Klein’s phone number?”

Estelle was on the verge of saying “No,” but something made her hesitate. After a sigh, she reluctantly responded, “Yes.”

“Very well.” The manager jotted down the phone number on a sticky note and placed it on Estelle’s desk.

“Here is Mr. Klein’s phone number. I’ll get back to work now.”

“Thank ...