Annabelle had fallen asleep on the desk.
Kendrick walked over, just about to tease her—So this is how Anna helps lighten my workload?
But as he lowered his head, he noticed the notes she had written on paper.
It was her analysis of the reports—well-organized and clear. She hadn’t had the chance to compile them into a digital format before sleepiness took over.
The last line was scrawled slightly crookedly, unintentionally adorable.
Kendrick gently picked her up in his arms. Annabelle groggily opened her eyes and mumbled, “I just need to finish up the last part…”
“I saw it. You did a great job. Get some rest—I’ll wake you when it’s time for lunch.”
“Okay…” she murmured before drifting back to sleep.
Kendrick knew she hadn’t gotten much sleep the night before.
Just yesterday, she ha
