Chapter 37 : Determined to recover

Lawrence POV

Camilla took quite some time there. My curiosity spiked with every passing minute. I wasn't sure if their discussion was important, but I sat in the office, trying to remain patient.

When Camilla finally walked in, her face looked troubled and worried. She glanced at me from the corner of her eyes, a look that made me suspicious that something was wrong. This time, though, I had the unsettling feeling that I was the one in trouble.

"Thank you, Officer, for your time," she said to Trey, shaking his hand as she approached the desk where Trey and I sat opposite each other.

"Do you mind giving us a glimpse of what he said?" Trey asked, his inquisitive nature evident in his expression.

"It's just a personal issue we needed to resolve before his departure," Camilla replied, her little smile attempting to lend authenticity to her statement.

"Alright then, I'd rather not meddle in your personal affairs before you both turn me into a counselor," Trey jokes, lightening the atmosph