Claire froze, her face taut with indignation.

What did that bitch just say?

The gallmocking her like that?

Hearing footsteps from the hallway, Claire quickly returned the phone to its place and stepped aside.

Julian and Natalie entered the office.

Julian glanced her way and frowned faintly. "You're out of the hospital already?"

"Yes. The doctor said it was nothing serious, just a few days of rest needed," Claire ...