Evelyn
I waited for his call but nothing came, usually he would get mad and we would solve it but I did not know what had happened now.
Amanda appeared in my study doorway carrying a tray, setting it on the edge of my desk with the quiet efficiency she always brought to everything.
"Ma'am, you have not eaten since morning," she told me gently, lifting the cover off the plate.
I looked at it. "What is this?"
"Grilled salmon with roasted vegetables, your favorite ma…"
"Take it away," I told her, turning back to my screen.
Amanda hesitated. "Ma'am you really should…"
"Amanda," I replied, and she picked up the tray and left without another word.
I stared at my screen and told myself to focus.
Leo appeared in the doorway ten minutes later, his football was tucked under one arm, his ex
