Chapter 56

Victoria didn't have the energy to explain much right now. She just gave a slight nod, her face impassive. "My job's not exactly your typical nine-to-five." Sometimes it could be chill, but when it got hectic, it really meant no breaks—day or night. Especially for someone as capable as Victoria, she was always the first to be called for urgent stuff. Henry looked at the quiet weariness in her eyes and felt a pang in his chest. But he knew this was her job, and she was doing it for public safety, after all. He wasn't the type to make a fuss. "Get some good rest first," he said softly, then turned and headed downstairs. A call had just come in from an old college friend asking to catch up. They hadn't seen each other in a while, and Henry, who'd initially planned to stay home for Victoria's sake, figured it'd be fine to head out now that she was back. He grabbed his car keys and got ready to leave. Catherine was tending to her rose bushes in the garden. She turned her head and noticed He