The instant I heard that, I recalled the message.
Then I went on as if nothing had happened, not explaining at all.
I leaned casually against the wall outside the office, listening to Mildred's furious voice echo through the room, and Kenneth's tired attempts to explain himself.
'So this is all it takes? How are you ever going to survive what comes next?'
A second later, the office door flew open. Mildred stormed out, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.
I bit back a smile, picked up the documents Kenneth needed to sign, and walked in.
He was pressing his fingers to his brow, visibly exhausted. He didn't seem at all surprised to see me.
"Mr. Fuentes, these need your signature."
He signed them quickly and handed them back.
It felt as though he were waiting for me to say something
