Chleo walked out of the elevator with languid steps. She had never felt tired like this before. She didn't do any strenuous activity, neither did she do anything, but it felt like she did something that drained all of her stamina.
Today was the darkest day in her life for him.
Chleo was still pacing, and when her eyes caught a young man smiling and waving at her, she flashed a smile for the first time since she entered Mrs. Montgomery's office.
"Hey, what's wrong? You don't seem excited." Max asked softly.
"There was a problem at work."
"Are you okay?"
Chleo was silent for a moment. "Can I speak honestly?"
"Of course."
"I'm not okay. I'm angry, disappointed, frustrated, and... helpless. I'm not okay at all." Chleo answered it in a low voice while lowering her head.