Natalie placed her notebook on the side table and sat down on the sofa, her voice calm despite the tension in the air. “It’s been a busy day, Mrs. Brooks. What can I do for you?”
At HGH, she represented the company, and she wasn’t about to let Mrs. Brooks make any remarks about her actions or decisions.
Natalie expected Mrs. Brooks to either try to physically intimidate her or demand that she drop the charges, perhaps creating a scene. In fact, she even considered calling security. But to her surprise, Mrs. Brooks placed her legs down, took a deep breath, and softened her tone. “You don’t need to be so nervous. I came here today to apologize on behalf of my son, Ryan.”
Natalie was taken aback but didn’t show it. Mrs. Brooks, seeing no reaction from her, continued, her voice catching in
