Chapter 28

After that night, Elaine didn't see Marcus again for several days. He was in and out so early and late every day that she didn't really have a chance to bump into him—besides, she didn't feel comfortable going to bother him either. Still, this weird weight had settled in her chest, and she didn't know why. That morning she sat at her desk zoning out, chin propped up on one hand, looking completely out of it. They'd been going to work and heading back separately these days—not a single interaction in sight. But honestly... wasn't that supposed to be normal? Did she actually want to commute with him every single day? That'd be so clingy... or not? Ugh, what was with her scrambled brain. Elaine shook her head hard, desperate to shake off the messy thoughts, but all she got in return was an oddly hollow feeling—as if something suddenly went missing. Then, with a loud thud, a folder landed on her desk, snapping her back to reality. Isabella's commanding voice came right on cue. "Audrey, ple