Lexie’s POV
The day at the office dragged on, and I hadn't heard anything from Patrick. I missed him, wanted to know if he was okay, and just wanted to end this anxiety I was feeling. Even if it meant him breaking up with me, I'd rather get it over with - being left in the dark like this was worse.
"Lexie!" Manu burst into my office, looking anxious.
"Hey, Manu," I replied while sending another email.
"Could you give me a ride? Flavian's going to be late at the police station," Manu asked, and I looked up at her.
"Of course, I'll take you! Good, we can catch up a bit." I studied her face - she really did seem anxious. "Everything okay, Manu?"
"Yes, of course it is! Why?"
"I don't know, you seem anxious."
"Oh, it must be these hormones I'm taking to try to get pregnant. They're driving me crazy." Manu was undergoing fertility treatment, but only Melissa and I knew. She wanted to surprise my brother, which I thought was really sweet.
"Yeah, that must be it! Let me just shut down my compu
