Angela was flooded with relief when her phone rang, and Griffin's name flashed across the screen. She ducked back into the office to answer it.

"Hello?" she answered anxiously. Griffin? Are you okay?"

"Where are you?" he asked.

"At the shop," she answered. "I've been worried sick about you all morning."

"I'm okay," Griffin said. He sounded exhausted. "I'm sorry I left without saying goodbye. I had a...meeting."

"I understand," she said, lowering her ...