Chapter 61

After their delightful lunch date, they returned to Devlin’s office to tackle the mountain of paperwork demanding his attention. His desk was covered with files and forms that needed his signature and review. He would visit Agent Smith and Abby later on to check on their progress.

Devlin glanced over at his wife, Amber, who had made herself quite comfortable on the couch. A peaceful expression graced her sleeping face, and it warmed his heart. Her presence always provided him with a sense of calm amidst the chaos of his work. With a tender smile, Devlin turned his attention back to the paperwork, resolving to let Amber rest for as long as she needed.

He didn’t realize that he had finished all his paperwork in record time. He checked his wristwatch, and it was still 4 pm. It seemed like a good idea now to visit Agent Smith and Abby to check on how far they are into their investigation. He set aside the completed work, he trusted his capable secretary to handle those papers.

He stood