She sat down at her desk and spent the rest of the day reviewing reports and meeting with the team. Despite her concerns about her mother, she still tried to focus on the task at hand.
As the day drew to a close, she packed up her things and headed home. She was exhausted and when she arrived home, she saw Richard was waiting for her in the living room. He smiled and stood up as she walked in. “Hey, how was your first day?” he asked as he walked over to her.
She smiled and leaned into him. “It was good,” she muttered. “I'm just a little worried about my mom. I talked to the doctor today and her health has taken a turn for the worse.”
He furrowed his brow and pulled her closer to him. “I'm so sorry. Is there anything I can do to help?” he asked. She shook her head and muttered, “No, I j
