Chapter 19
Ryan
After El’s father left, having promised that Shawn would have a copy of the security footage on his email within an hour, Ryan went to find Shawn. El gathered up the teacups and made her way back to the kitchen. Ryan couldn’t seem to place how El was feeling. She was calm given all her father had just revealed. He wasn’t sure if he should ask her about it, or just go on like it hadn’t happened.
Shawn and Trip were just leaving the kitchen when they approached.
“Shawn, a word,” Ryan said.
“Okay,” Shawn replied.
“El, are you okay?” Ryan asked.
“I’m fine,” she chirped.
“Okay. Trip,” Ryan said to make sure he stayed with El.
Trip dipped his head in acknowledgement. Ryan led the way to his office but didn’t speak until he had shut the door behind him.
“Did El tell you
