Chapter 30

Jeffrey’s POV

I eased into my chair, my body sinking into the familiar comfort of the cushioned seat as I unpacked my laptop and other items from my backpack, neatly arranging them on my desk.

"Hey Jeffrey," a warm voice called out from the neighboring cubicle, "how was your weekend?"

I turned to see Joey, my colleague, her smile beaming as she leaned over her desk, her laptop already turned on.

"It was pretty good, Joey," I replied, returning her smile. "How about yours?"

Joey’s smile widened as she gestured towards her desk, her fingers dancing across the surface of her laptop.

"Oh, you know, the usual," she said with a laugh. "Catching up on the girls and some other personal stuffs and trying to get all the rest needed before the weekend ends."

I chuckled, the warmth of my humor brightening her smile. “That's great,”

"You're always so cheerful and warm, Jeffrey," Joey said, shaking her head in amuse