KATHERINE’S POV
The next morning, I woke up feeling drained. The weight of the past few days still hung over me like a heavy cloud.
I had just sat down with my coffee when my phone buzzed. It was a message from Adrian.
“Don’t bother coming to the office today. Take your time to rest. Let go of all the negativity before the charity event.”
I stared at the message for a few seconds, a wave of relief washing over me.
He was giving me the day off, a chance to breathe. I couldn’t believe how thoughtful he was.
It felt good to know I didn’t have to face the office today. After everything that had happened, I needed this.
“Thank you,” I typed back, feeling grateful.
But then my thoughts shifted. The charity event.
I didn’t even know what to wear. I had a few dresses in my closet, bu
