Chapter 103 What Still Remains

Katelyn’s POV Matthew stood in the doorway, blinking against the harsh light. Ethan and I remained frozen for a beat, the tension between us still tangible in the narrow space. “I…uh,” Matthew said, eyes darting between us. “The guard just told me they fixed the alarm system. Everything’s back up.” I stepped away from Ethan quickly, smoothing my blouse like it could hide the moment we’d nearly lost ourselves in. My cheeks burned. “Thanks,” I said, my voice too calm, too casual. Ethan cleared his throat, brushing past Matthew. “Right. Good.” Matthew gave a little nod, eyes narrowing slightly, like he was trying to piece together what he’d just walked in on. “They’re having a staff meal upstairs,” he added. “One of the girls invited me, you… and Ethan too. Want to come?” I hesitated. My chest still felt tight, every emotion from the last hour tangled and knotted like fishing wire. I needed space. I needed air. “I think I’ll stay back at the office and go over the plan again,” I said, for