CHAPTER 20
The silence Daniel left behind didn’t fade. It lingered in the room, a heavy weight that felt unfinished. Andrew hadn’t moved much since the door closed, his thoughts spinning in chaotic circles. Nancy watched him from across the room, arms folded tightly against her chest as if warding off the cold that seemed to seep from Andrew's very being.
“Say something,” she finally urged, her voice a gentle prod against the thick air.
Andrew exhaled a slow breath, his gaze locked on a distant point. “There’s nothing to say,” he replied in a low murmur.
“That’s not true,” she countered, pushing back against his dismissal.
“He’s not wrong,” he stated flatly, turning his head slightly, avoiding her eyes.
Nancy's frown deepened. “We’re not doing that.”
“Who is Daniel but the COO?” And
