By the time Liz finished her exit paperwork, it was close to six o’clock. She shut down her computer, said goodbye to Hunter and Naomi, and stood with a box in her arms, ready to leave the firm.Hunter hurried after her. “Liz, let me walk you down.”“No need. It’s not heavy. Just focus on your work and aim to start handling your own cases soon.”“Okay.”He hesitated, clearly wanting to say something, but the elevator arrived.Liz looked up at him. “I’ll get going then. See you.”“Liz…”Before he could finish, Jenna called out from nearby. “Mr. Sanders, Mr. Quinn wants to see you.”Just then, Liz stepped into the elevator. After pressing the button for the first floor, she smiled and waved at Hunter. “Go on. Don’t keep Mr. Quinn waiting.”As the doors closed, frustration flickered across Hunter’s face. “Of all times, Uncle Warren had to call for me now,” he thought bitterly.The courage he had worked up disappeared in an instant. Guess he would have to wait until next time.
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