Taking a deep breath, Estelle stood up and looked out the window. “Has the company been very busy lately?”

“Yes, the whole company has been swamped,” Eva replied with a wry smile. “Mr. Hans recently signed a contract with a gemstone supplier in Africa. It’s created a lot of work for various departments, like payments, transportation, and safety measures. Mr. Hans has been spending most of his time with you and the kids, so his work has piled up. He might have to work late every ...