Chapter 18

Henry looked puzzled at Joan. He heard about Camila’s mum's death and wanted to check if she was okay. He knows how important she is to Joan and he thought that it might put a good light on him if he comes to offer his condolences.

“What are you doing here Henry?” she asked again, already feeling irritated by his presence.

He offered a small smile and rested his hand on the counter but after one hard stare from Joan, took his hand off and leaned back. He wanted to say something, but he didn’t want to say anything that might be upsetting to her.

“I’m not going to ask one more time, what do you want?” she asked.

“I came to offer my condolences to Camila” he looked behind her to see a sad-looking Camila whose head was bowed. He turned his attention back to Joan and gave the best sad look he could muster “I know this time is difficult but I want to say I’m sorry to hear that” he said.

The glare Joan directed at him melted when he mentioned his intentions. I