The word forged echoed inside Esther’s head.
She stared at Alex as though she had forgotten how to blink.
“… What did you just say Sir?”
Alex didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he politely asked with smiles glittering all over his face.
“At least can I get a visiting welcome?”
He stepped inside after Esther nodded, quietly closing the door behind him.
The apartment was small.
Too small for secrets this heavy. The kettle continued to whistle in the kitchen until Esther hurried to switch off the stove.
Silence settled between them.
She placed the untouched mug on the table, her fingers trembling.
“I think you should explain.”
Alex rested the leather briefcase on the table and unlocked it.
The sound seemed unnaturally loud. He removed a thick brown envelope.
“I’ve spent the la
