Lisa hung up the phone, a feeling of dread creeping over her as she sat in silence, contemplating her next move. She knew that Joanna's absence was unusual, and she had to find out what was going on.
Frustrated by her inability to reach Joanna directly, Lisa tapped her fingers nervously on her desk as she searched for an alternative. She knew that contacting Miguel would be inappropriate, given their professional relationship as her boss and his status as Joanna's husband.
Lisa was lost in thought when she heard footsteps approaching her desk. She looked up to see a young woman standing before her, a curious expression on her face.
"Hey, Lisa," the woman said, her voice friendly and inquisitive. "You've been looking a bit distracted lately. Is everything okay?"
Lisa paused for a moment, considering how much to share. Finally, she decided to confide in her colleague.
"I'm just worried about Joanna," she said, her voice filled with concern.
