Chapter 25
LARA'S POV
Going back to work felt strangely normal. Like my world hadn't cracked open just two days ago. People still typed away at their desks. Phones still rang. Meetings still happened.
The city outside still moved forward like heartbreak wasn't a catastrophic event. Maybe that was the scary part. Life didn't stop for anyone.
The moment I walked into the office, Amelia followed behind me and shut the door sharply.
"There she is."
I smiled faintly.
"Good morning."
Her eyes narrowed immediately.
"You look better today."
"Do I?"
"A little less like a ghost."
I laughed softly as I settled into my chair.
Amelia watched me carefully for a few seconds before her expression softened.
"You wanna talk about it?"
And strangely...I did. Not all of it. Definitely not the c
