Nerissa
The next morning, I arrived at the office feeling a sense of calm. The previous evening's drama with Jace and his girlfriend was behind me, and I was ready to tackle the day's tasks. Balancing work and caring for Luke had become my routine, and I was growing more comfortable with it.
As I stepped into the building, I exchanged greetings with Leah and Dan, who were chatting near the entrance. Their friendly smiles were a welcome start to the day.
"Morning, Nerissa," Leah called out.
"Good morning! How's everything?" I replied.
Dan chuckled. "Same old, same old. Ready for another thrilling day in the world of IT."
We shared a laugh before I made my way to Asher's office. My plan was to organize his workspace before he arrived, a routine I had maintained during his absence. I knocked lightly on the door, and hearing no response, I pushed it open.
To my surprise, Asher was seated at his desk, reviewing some documents. He looked up, his piercing blue eyes meeting mine.
"Nerissa,"
