Elodie did a quick calculation in her mind. "You're coming here? You don't need to go through all that trouble. We could just meet up directly in New York. It's not exactly safe around here-you'd be alone and unprotected."

The dangers here weren't exactly hidden; they were right out in the open.

"It's fine. I can handle it. I'll coordinate with the security team on that side," Jarrod replied. He knew the risks, but to him, they were minor.

The truth was, he missed Elodie. Even though she had only just left, taking that first step forward left him feeling a little uncertain.

But he was determined.

Elodie checked the timing in her mind he should be fine, she figured, and nodded. Besides, she could take some time off work, and the thought of the upcoming trip to New York filled her with anticipation.

She felt energized.

"All right," she said, returning her attention to her laptop.

Jarrod didn't hang up.

He just watched her as she focused on her work, not saying a word.

Even in silence, he felt content.

He watched as Elodie's brow furrowed in concentration, then relaxed as she worked through problems-catching every little expression.

his phone and went

absorbed in her work, she could easily forget about

she finally finished, more

and glanced

quietly. He'd left his phone propped up on the nightstand, camera aimed at

as

been their first year of marriage, when he liked to snuggle up behind her, holding her close as they slept. Otherwise, he always slept

wanting to see her-or to let

long moment, feeling an inexplicable warmth spread

whispered, "Goodnight," barely

she end the video call, careful not to make

Elodie threw herself

with the team in depth, going over blueprints and code again

technical roadblocks that werennet

and pushing her whole team forward. It took more than two weeks of effort before they started

she arrived onsite to inspect the latest prototype, Elodie received a

about wrapped up. I've booked my flight-I should land in New York

hadn't realized how many

assumed it would be longer

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