Chapter 172

Louise stepped back into the familiar office of the Bennett Corporation. Just seeing her old desk, her chair, those neatly arranged files-it instantly calmed her. Standing at the doorway, she spread her arms wide, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath. "Ah... the smell of being back at work." "Pfft!" Ava leaned against the door with her arms crossed, eyebrow raised as she watched Louise acting dramatic. "So your man finally let you out of the house again, huh? I thought you were calling it quits for good." "Retire? I wish I could retire at thirty. Not happening though." Louise picked up the stack of files on her desk, flipping through the ones with sticky notes attached-thankfully someone had written helpful summaries for her. The consultant from UL had already packed up and left. These were hers to handle now. "How's your injury healing up?" she asked, glancing up at Ava who was still hovering by the door. "All good," Ava replied, striding in and flopping down on the couch. Ever sin