Charlotte set the plate of doughnuts in the middle of the table. The green folder sat in front of her place, and Ash had just confirmed that she’d be arriving in ten minutes. Claudia and her mother shouldn’t be there for another thirty, so there was time.
She just wanted the meeting to be over. Then maybe her stomach would go back to normal instead of trying to flip itself inside out. Then maybe she could eat one of the doughnuts Dawson had brought and enjoy it.
After moving to the doorway, she turned and surveyed her office. It smelled like flowers, mangoes, and sugar, perfect for a meeting. It looked warm and inviting from the sunshine coming through the windows.
“Good morning.”
Charlotte spun at the sound of Hope’s voice and lifted her hand to take the coffee the owner extended towa
