Valerie returned to her office the following week. Passing by Penelope's desk, she still felt conflicted. People who worked in the office with her had left candles, flowers, and cards on her desk in remembrance. She wanted retribution for the accident. She wanted justice for her. Penelope did not survive the accident, and her funeral was scheduled for this afternoon. Valerie carried her black dress into her office and hung it in the closet. Paxton had asked her to meet him before the service. Valerie had not spoken to Paxton since Damon had kicked him out of the hospital and threatened to kill him. Although Damon did not like it, because of the day he allowed Valerie to attend the service with Paxton. He would meet her at the gravesite.
Paxton walked in a few minutes later. He was angry
