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.

softly, unnoticed, then took his phone and went back

her work, she could easily

the time she finally finished,

rubbed her neck and glanced

left his phone propped

movements slowed as she stared

rarely turning to his side. The only exception had been their first year of marriage, when he liked to snuggle up behind her, holding her close as they slept.

on his side, maybe wanting

a long moment, feeling

"Goodnight,"

the video call, careful

that, Elodie threw herself completely into

with the team in depth, going over blueprints

technical roadblocks that werennet

barely Kad time to catch her breath, running countless meetings and pushing her whole team

afternoon, as she arrived onsite to inspect the

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

clock. She hadn't realized

be longer before Jarrod

better? Is it okay for you

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