"Hey, dear," I greeted Troy as I entered his office. He appeared to be deeply engrossed in his work, but he looked up as soon as he heard me come in.
"Hi, Blue. I was not aware you were coming to see me," he said, setting aside the papers he had been holding on his desk.
"Well, I can go back if you are busy. We can catch up later when you come home," I offered, already turning towards the door.
"No, please stay," he insisted, his tone warm.
"Are you sure about that?" I asked concerned, not wanting to distract him from his work.
"Hundred percent, besides your presence is exactly what I need right now," Troy reassured me with a warm smile.
"Okay," I replied, a bit uncertain but willing to be there for him.
"Come, dear, come sit," he invited, patting his lap and gesturing for me to joi
