Chapter 117

Behind the desk, a cheerful looking younger woman smiled a warm welcome as he approached.

“Good morning, Mr. Packard,” she said. “And welcome. I assume you are here to see Mrs. Packard.”

He returned her smile. “Is she in?” he asked.

“Yes. But she is not here right now. If you will wait in her office, I’ll get her at once. Would you care for some coffee?” she asked.

“No, thank you,” he said, he wasn’t sure he could keep anything down right now.

She turned to stride down the hallway, leaving Jensen standing there. He walked into Katherine’s office and went to the window to look down on the street instead of sitting.

A few moments later, he heard the tap-tap of heels and turned to see Katherine walk into the office, a confused, wary look in her eyes.

“Jensen,” she greeted. “I wasn’t expecting to see you. I thought you were going to San F