Sean watched as the woman wiped her brow, breathing heavily while stacking the last chair in the conference room. He observed her through the transparent glass of his friend’s office. Since all the offices had glass walls and were only closed off by curtains, he had a clear view of her.
Evelyn King. Nathan’s mother.
Sean sipped his coffee from his mug, his eyes trailing her. This was her first week here, and she didn’t seem to be doing so well. Evelyn’s back ached as she moved from one room to another, ensuring every corner was spotless.
“Are you admiring someone?” His colleague asked, stepping in front of him. “Did you finally see someone worth your time?”
Sean rolled his eyes and started to walk out. “I was just dropping by to say ‘hi’ and now that you’ve seen me, it’s time for me to
