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Melissa had been surprised to find Nick in her office when she woke up. She’d been even more astonished that he’d brought her lunch, even if it was at Ida’s behest.
Splitting a plate of rice and beans was the least she could do for all of Nick’s trouble. She knew more than anyone just how demanding Ida could be.
Though she’d only planned on sharing her food, she ended up sharing a bit about her parent’s passing.
“I’m so sorry, Mel,” Nick said.
His sympathetic expression reminded her of why she didn’t tell many people about her parents.
Melissa had no complaints. She’d grown up with the love of her grandmother and had an amazing childhood where she travelled the world and experienced new things at every turn.
She was far from someone to be pitied.
“It’s okay. It was a long time a
