Simon immediately stood up when he heard Alex and walked toward the door.Sure enough, Laura was standing there, her gaze filled with disappointment and anger.Simon felt an unfamiliar sense of panic rising within him. He waved his hand, signaling Alex to leave before asking, "Why are you here?"Laura held up the documents he had left at her place. Her voice trembled. "You forgot these at my house. I thought you might need them, so I brought them over."Simon took the file from her hands. Seeing her expression, he knew she must have overheard his conversation with Alex."Laurie, let's talk in my office." Simon led her into his office and shut the door.But Laura avoided his touch, looking up at him with tears. She sniffled. "Simon, I've made up my mind about your proposal yesterday. I won't go back to you. I'll find a way to save my father! Even if Lionel is imprisoned, other lawyers probably can help me."With that, she looked away, disappointed, and walked away.Simon closed
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