CHAPTER 40

Antonio's POV

The elevator dings open and I walk out of the elevator, holding my briefcase firmly.

I feel excited to be back at work. Even though I trust Amelia, I still feel she can't do the job perfectly well and I need to be back soon to take over.

I guess my excitement is also a result of Alexis's excitement to be back in school too.

Our one-day nightmare is over and normalcy has returned.

Taking long strides toward my office, I see Amelia coming out and closing the door. When she turns back, she sees me and bow with a smile on her face.

"Good morning", she greets politely in respect.

"Good morning, Amelia", I say merrily and walk past her to the door. I turn the doorknob and enter, then close the door behind me so she won't follow me in.

I am in no mood for interrogations. If I need her in here, I will use the landline.

I stride to the swivel chair and flop in and it twirls me around. I really have no idea why I am this happy today. It's been a while since I felt this way.

Sudden