Eliza nodded, her thoughts swirling. "When will he come back?"
"Maybe in the morning," Jannie replied.
"Oh," Eliza said, trying to keep her tone neutral.
"Enjoy your food. I'll be in my room if you need anything," Jannie said with a reassuring smile.
"Thanks, Jannie," Eliza replied.
Once Jannie left, Eliza opened the bag, the aroma of her favorite meal wafting out. She tried to savor each bite, but her mind was elsewhere, caught in a web of memories and fears. She finished dinner mechanically, her thoughts already on the tasks ahead.
The next day, she arrived at CRC Corporation..
As she walked into the building, she noticed a few people sitting in Vaughn's office. She made her way to her desk and took her seat, feeling Vaughn's eyes on her. She looked up, meeting his gaze for a brief moment before he turned back to the people in his office.
