Chapter Twenty-Six
Although I chastised myself for doing it, I called into work the rest of the week, citing doctor’s orders after a routine procedure. Experience showed that if you left things slightly ambiguous, there were less question due to perceived privacy issues. I just couldn’t face seeing David again, especially after what had transpired with Emm.
I kept in touch with the office and worked from home, determined to finish the McCormick project as quickly as possible so David could make his departure.
The problem was I couldn’t stop thinking about him. I knew that was all the more reason to stay away, but I realized I couldn’t let him leave without saying some sort of goodbye.
The project finished up the following Tuesday, and everyone begged me to come into the office on Wedne
