Visitor

David immersed himself in work after his discussion with Rowan, and beneath the surface, he couldn't pinpoint why, but a calmness settled within him at the prospect of seeing Rowan again. He continued to sign electronic documents that had arrived in his email when his phone buzzed.

"Hello," he greeted, only to have his eyes widened in shock as his receptionist informed him that Rowan had returned and wanted to see him. Instantly, a mix of hope and worry surged within David. He hoped she hadn't come back to revoke her interest in the contract, but he sighed at the uncertainty.

Deciding not to force anything, David resolved to give her the space to walk away if she had changed her mind. Meanwhile, Flora had seized the opportunity of Rowan's presence to gain access to David, who had been avoiding her for the past three days.

As his office door opened and Rowan and Flora entered, David, engrossed in his work, directed the receptionist to send Rowan straight to his main office. He glanced