Chapter 14

"Uh… Ezra, I'm indeed a bit tired from work. Since it's still too early for dinner, I think I'll rest up." Raphael forced a smile, but the hand that was hanging by his side quietly clenched into a fist behind his back. Feeling completely at ease, Ezra gave Raphael a friendly pat on the shoulder and laughed heartily. "Alright, then. Rest well, Mr. Lindberg. I'll take you out tonight! This one over here…" He nodded toward Catherine and complained, "She is always working. She won't even leave her desk unless someone drags her out to eat. Tonight, we'll make sure she gets out for a bit." Catherine stoically stood by the door the entire time. She never once glanced at Raphael. Raphael pressed his lips together, smiling and nodding as the two of them walked back toward the study side by side. As soon as the door closed, Raphael could no longer hold himself up. He slowly slid down to the floor, leaning against the door. He stared blankly at the ground, feeling lost. Five months was eno